275 of 2026 dated January 24, 2026, through which the Director General of Police, J&K, rejected his representation against his disengagement as an SPO. When he eventually went back to his place of posting, he alleged that he was not permitted to join duty. The Court, however, rejected the contention that an SPO enjoys the same service protections as an ordinary police officer. Justice Dhar consequently held that Wani was not entitled to a right of hearing or an enquiry before his disengagement. 2/Director General of Police, J&K has rightly rejected the representation of the petitioner,” the Court held.