Karnataka High Court informed of reinstatement of ACP Vikash Kumar, as per the latest update in the Chinnaswamy stampede case
The Karnataka High Court is currently considering the reinstatement of Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vikash Kumar Vikash, following a decision made on July 1, 2025, by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bengaluru bench.
The legal matter in question, titled [State of Karnataka v. Vikash Kumar Vikash and ors], concerns Vikash Kumar Vikash and his suspension, which was quashed by the CAT. However, the Karnataka state government has challenged this order in the High Court.
In early July, the CAT's decision led to the reinstatement of several other suspended officers related to the case, after the completion of inquiry reports by the Judicial Commission and Magisterial Committee. Despite their reinstatement, the departmental inquiry against them continues.
The government has stated that it will consider a fresh representation from Vikash for the revocation of his suspension, similar to other officers suspended in connection with the June 4 Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case. As of late July 2025, the High Court has not yet passed any orders pending consideration of such representation, and Vikash's reinstatement remains under judicial consideration.
The Karnataka Home Minister has clarified that although the suspensions of other officers were revoked, Vikash's case is still pending before the High Court, and the government is awaiting court directions before deciding on his reinstatement.
In summary, while Vikash Kumar Vikash's suspension was quashed by the CAT in early July 2025, his full reinstatement as ACP is still pending, pending court orders and the government's decision following the submission of a fresh representation for revocation of suspension. The details of the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, which occurred on June 4, are not specified in this article, as it is an independent incident not mentioned in the reinstatement case.
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- The general-news report highlights the ongoing politics surrounding the reinstatement of Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vikash Kumar Vikash, as the Karnataka High Court is considering the case while the state government is awaiting court directions.
- The crime-and-justice aspect of the matter revolves around the June 4 Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case, in which Vikash was also involved, as the government has stated it will consider a fresh representation from him for the revocation of his suspension.
