Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Delhi HC Halts Recruitment of Retired Prosecutors
The Delhi High Court has paused a plan to hire retired prosecutors for 196 jobs.
A lawyer named Vikas Verma complained, saying this stops younger lawyers from getting these jobs.
The court agreed it wasn't fair to take opportunities away from young lawyers.
The court has asked the government for their side of the story and has temporarily blocked the advertisement.
The original plan was to hire retired prosecutors to fill the roles of public prosecutors in various courts.
Verma believes that this also affects reservations for certain groups.
The government argues that these appointments are a temporary solution to a shortage of prosecutors.
Delhi High Court stayed a recruitment advertisement for retired prosecutors.
The advertisement was for 196 vacancies.
Vikas Verma, a lawyer, challenged the advertisement.
Justice Datta expressed concerns about depriving young lawyers.
The Delhi government stated that the appointments are an interim measure.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Directorate of Prosecution, Vikas Verma
- What
- Stayed a recruitment advertisement for retired prosecutors.
- When
- Monday, August 22 (advertisement issued); Stayed order issued
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Due to concerns over depriving young lawyers of opportunity and potential issues with reservation.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Action
- Stayed recruitment advertisement
- Parties Involved
- Directorate of Prosecution, Vikas Verma
- Advertisement Details
- 196 vacancies for public prosecutors
- Reason for Stay
- Concerns over depriving young lawyers