**Jabalpur High Court Rules Against Sending MP Police Constables for Band Duties Without Consent**

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has ruled that Constables (General Duty) of the MP Police who have undergone police band training cannot be assigned to perform or play in police band functions without their consent.

This directive came during the hearing of a petition filed by MK Rawat, Pradeep Bhuriya, Ravindra Kushwaha, Prakash Singh, and Rahul Girwal, all posted as Constables (General Duty) in MP Police. Justice Vivek Jain stated, “In view of the position that the petitioners have already undertaken training of police band, it is observed that they shall not be sent for police band duties without their consent.”

The constables had challenged departmental orders requiring them to undergo police band training. While their training on musical instruments was completed, they objected to being deployed to perform in various functions and programmes.

The petitioners relied on a previous High Court order dated February 21, 2024, which had held that police personnel cannot be sent for training or assigned duties related to playing the band without their consent.

According to the petitioners’ counsel, Nityanand Mishra, the constables’ primary responsibilities involve maintaining law and order and investigating offences. Therefore, their consent is essential before being deployed for police band performances during official events.

This ruling safeguards the rights of police personnel by ensuring that their deployment for specialized duties like police band performances is voluntary and not imposed.
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