Uttar Pradesh Revamps Disciplinary Framework for Home Guards
No automatic dismissal: UP overhauls home guards’ disciplinary framework
Hindustan Times
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The Uttar Pradesh government has revised its disciplinary framework for home guard volunteers and departmental personnel facing criminal charges, aligning with Allahabad High Court directives. The changes allow personnel to remain on duty during trials and emphasize case-by-case assessments for reinstatement, promoting fairness and legal clarity.
- 01Uttar Pradesh's new framework aligns with Allahabad High Court directives.
- 02Personnel can remain on duty during trials unless in judicial custody.
- 03Dismissals will no longer be automatic based on the length of punishment.
- 04Reinstatement decisions will consider bail status and trial progress.
- 05The overhaul aims to balance administrative needs with constitutional safeguards.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has overhauled the disciplinary framework for home guard volunteers and departmental personnel facing criminal charges, following a ruling by the Allahabad High Court. A government order issued on April 21, 2025, modifies the previous policy established on August 18, 2023, which had mandated automatic dismissal based on the length of punishment. The new rules allow personnel to remain on duty during trial unless they are in judicial custody, and dismissals will now only occur upon conviction. The revised policy emphasizes a case-by-case assessment for reinstatement, taking into account factors such as bail status and trial progress. This shift aims to ensure fairness and legal clarity in disciplinary proceedings, addressing concerns of arbitrariness and discrimination highlighted by the court. Senior officials are tasked with ensuring compliance with these new regulations.
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The revised framework is expected to provide greater fairness in disciplinary actions against home guards, allowing them to remain employed during trials and ensuring that decisions are based on individual circumstances.
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