The apex court, hearing a contempt petition in the matter, issued notices to Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan and West Bengal, apart from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). https://indianexpress.com/article/india/8-states-get-supreme-court-contempt-notice-for-appointing-temporary-dgps-9624073