Archive · 28 Nov 2025
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
- When
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Allegations of irregularities in promotions at the National Productivity Council (NPC)
- 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