9 months ago
Delhi HC Quashes Lokpal Proceedings Against Defence Secretary
The Delhi High Court has stopped the Lokpal of India from taking any action against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other officials.
The Lokpal had started an investigation because of a complaint about unfair promotions at the National Productivity Council (NPC).
The court said that the promotions happened before Singh was in charge, so he shouldn't be blamed.
The court also said that the Lokpal was trying to do things that it isn't allowed to do by law.
Now, the investigation is over, and Singh and the other officials don't have to worry about it anymore.
Delhi High Court quashed Lokpal proceedings against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other officials.
The case involved allegations of irregularities in promotions at the National Productivity Council (NPC).
The High Court granted a stay on the Lokpal's notices and orders earlier this year.
Petitioners argued that the promotions occurred before Singh assumed his current role.
The court ruled that the Lokpal's actions exceeded its statutory mandate under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
- Who
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other officials
- What
- Lokpal proceedings quashed by Delhi High Court
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- When
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Why
- Allegations of irregularities in promotions at the National Productivity Council (NPC)
Key facts
- Defence Secretary
- Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Complaint Date
- March 28, 2023
- Lokpal Notices Issued
- January 2025
- High Court Decision Date
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Lokpal Proceedings Terminated
- Yes
- Petitioners' Argument
- Promotions occurred before Singh's tenure as DPIIT Secretary
- Lokpal's Jurisdiction
- Allegations of corruption or offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act
Quotes
Division Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidynathan Shankar
The judges who delivered the judgment in the case.
“This Court is of the view that the instant matter requires in-depth consideration…this Court is inclined to grant a stay on the operation of the impugned order dated 6th January 2025, the notices dated 7th January 2025, order dated 4th March 2025 and the proceedings pending before the Lokpal.”
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