New CAPF Bill: Govt Seeks Power to Override Court Rulings on Recruitment

• Union government introduces Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in Parliament.
• Bill proposes unified legal framework for recruitment and service conditions of senior officers across CAPFs.
• Includes a "non-obstante" clause allowing Centre to make rules overriding existing court judgments, decrees, or orders.
• Formalizes IPS officer deputation: 50% IG, 67% ADG, and all Special DG/DG posts to be filled by deputation.
• Introduced in Rajya Sabha despite opposition objections, citing concerns over legislative competence and judicial overreach.