After suspended IPS officer Purushottam Sharma got a relief from High Court for his reinstatement, the State govenrment is planning to move Supreme Court.
Sharma was under suspension for assaulting his wife. The government took action for his reinstatement after the order of the High Court. But now the government plans to move Supreme Court in this matter. The Home Department has also issued an order.
A video of 1986 batch IPS officer Purushottam Sharma assaulting his wife went viral. The government took cognizance of this video and suspended him. Sharma was under suspension since 27 September 2020. The government was increasing the suspension deadline every time. Purushottam Sharma went to court against the government's decision.
The High Court ordered the government to reinstate Sharma. Following this order, the Home Department issued an order for his reinstatement. Along with the reinstatement, posting was also given to him in the police headquarters.
On the orders of the High Court, now the government has taken action of posting along with the reinstatement of Purushottam Sharma. However, the government will approach the Supreme Court. The department has mentioned this in its order. For this, preparations are being made by the department.