New CAPF Bill Introduced: Centre Can Override Court Judgments via Notifications

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in Parliament to regulate recruitment and service conditions of officers in CAPFs.

The Bill gives the Central government the power to make service rules through notifications, even if they override existing laws or court judgments. This includes decisions related to recruitment, promotions, and deputation of officers.

The move comes after earlier court rulings on CAPF cadre structure and deputation policies.

The Bill aims to create a uniform legal framework for administration of CAPFs and gives significant control to the Centre over personnel-related matters.a