Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, J.

I. These matters are before the Division Bench on different reference orders by a learned single Judge. The first among them was issued on 11th April, 2011 in WP (C).No.11777 of 2011 noticing that different interlocutory orders were issued in writ jurisdiction permitting persons who were involved in criminal cases to undergo training on being selected as Police Constables. The reference is on the ground that such practice of issuing interim orders needs reconsideration on issues of law; the learned Judge who made the reference, having, apparently, disagreed with such practice and procedure.

II. Different interlocutory orders, including as directions, were issued pending the proceedings before the Division Bench, also focussing on the legal issue referred to the Division Bench.

III. On 21st June, 2011, it was directed that except in cases where any candidate has completed the period of training and has been permitted to discharge duties and responsibilities in the service, awaiting verification report as regards character and antecedents, all other candidates, in relation to whom there are indicators of criminal cases, including those w