Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Delhi HC Aware of Clerk Vacancies
A clerk named Harish Singh Mahar, who worked at Saket Court in Delhi, sadly passed away by suicide.
He mentioned work pressure as the reason.
The Delhi High Court is now checking how many clerk jobs are empty and how many are needed.
They are also looking at how to make the work easier for the clerks.
The court is handling a lot of cases, especially in digital traffic courts.
The High Court said they are taking steps to fill the empty jobs and make sure the work is fair for everyone.
They are also waiting for a report to decide what to do next.
Delhi High Court is aware of vacancies in class 3 clerk positions and is awaiting an audit report.
Harish Singh Mahar, a clerk at Saket Court, allegedly died by suicide citing work pressure.
The court is handling close to 1.2 lakh cases in digital traffic courts with high pendency.
The High Court is taking steps to fill vacancies and rationalize work among class 3 employees.
The police inquiry into the alleged suicide is ongoing under Section 194 of the BNSS.
- Who
- Harish Singh Mahar, a clerk at Saket Court complex, Delhi
- What
- Alleged suicide due to work pressure, ongoing audit for vacancies
- When
- January 9, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court and Saket Court complex
- Why
- To address vacancies and work rationalization in class 3 clerk positions
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date
- January 9
- Deceased
- Harish Singh Mahar
- Position
- Clerk (Ahlmad)
- Reason for Suicide
- Work Pressure
- Digital Traffic Courts in Delhi
- 11
- Cases Handled Daily (per Saket Court)
- Over 300
- Total Cases in Digital Traffic Courts
- Close to 1.2 lakh
