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Crime
Delhi Police Officer Vivek Bhagat Seeks Promotion Freeze Over CJP Allegations
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:17 PM
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Officer Vivek Bhagat has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner requesting a halt to his promotion amid allegations raised by the Chief Justice of India.
Delhi police officer Vivek Bhagat has formally approached the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a suspension of his pending promotion.
In his letter, Bhagat cited recent allegations made by the Chief Justice of India, stating that the promotion process should be put on hold until the matter is clarified.
The commissioner’s office has not yet issued a response, and the promotion remains under review pending further investigation.
The request underscores the sensitivity of internal police appointments when high‑level judicial concerns are raised.
In his letter, Bhagat cited recent allegations made by the Chief Justice of India, stating that the promotion process should be put on hold until the matter is clarified.
The commissioner’s office has not yet issued a response, and the promotion remains under review pending further investigation.
The request underscores the sensitivity of internal police appointments when high‑level judicial concerns are raised.