Special Police Officers Don't Hold Civil Posts Regulated By Statutory Rules, Not Entitled To Service Conditions Of Regular Officers: J&K High

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has clarified that Special Police Officers (SPOs) do not hold civil posts regulated by statutory rules and are therefore not entitled to the service condition protections afforded to regular police officers. The court emphasized that SPOs are appointed on a temporary basis and do not have the same rights or benefits as regular officers. This distinction is crucial in understanding the limitations of their service conditions and entitlements.