India, Oct. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday said the appointment of Jharkhand director general of police (DGP) Tadasha Mishra is in violation of its landmark judgment in Prakash Singh case that required a residual tenure of at least six months for an officer to be considered for appointment as DGP, and sought a response from Mishra, who was appointed as the state police chief a day before her retirement.

A bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, was hearing the Centre's application challenging the legality of Mishra's appointment made under the Selection and Appointment of Director General and Inspector General of Police, Jharkhand (Head of the Police Force) Regulation, 2025.

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