AP High Court's Stern Warning: 'Four Days in Jail Will Set an Example for Others' in Group 1 Case
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High Court Warns Chief Secretary: 'Jail for 4 Days, Others Will Fall in Line'
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News18•26-02-2026, 07:46
High Court Warns Chief Secretary: 'Jail for 4 Days, Others Will Fall in Line'
•High Court expresses severe dissatisfaction with Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand over delay in implementing Group-1 appointment orders.
•Court angered by the delay in transferring officials to non-focal posts and submitting an implementation report.
•Judges warned that non-implementation sends a wrong message and undermines respect for court orders.
•Court sharply remarked that jailing the Chief Secretary for four days would ensure compliance from other officials.
•The bench questioned the difficulty in transferring officials given vacant Deputy Collector and DSP level posts, and adjourned the hearing to Thursday, demanding immediate compliance.
