The salute must be performed by the lower rank officials to the higher rank officials under all conditions except when the higher rank official is not in uniform or if the lower rank official is the driver and the vehicle is in motion. The salute is never performed by the left hand even if the right hand is occupied.

Do police officers salute?

Police officers in uniform should stand at attention and render a military-style salute when the flag passes in a parade, when it is hoisted, when it is lowered and when the National Anthem is played.

Who all should police salute?

A Police officer in uniform should salute the wife of his superior or colleague or a lady of superior or equal status; it is incorrect to do “Vanakkam or Namaste”, while in uniform.