Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Delhi HC raps Centre over vacancies in National Minorities Commission
The Delhi High Court is upset because there are no leaders or members in the National Commission for Minorities, making it unable to work.
A man named Mujahid Nafees asked the court to tell the government to fill these jobs.
The court wants the government to explain what they have done to fix this problem and how long it will take.
The court said it's important to fill these jobs so the Commission can start working again.
Delhi High Court expressed concern over vacancies in the National Commission for Minorities since 2024.
The Commission is currently non-functional due to vacancies in key positions.
A PIL filed by Mujahid Nafees in October 2023 was taken up by the court.
The court sought an affidavit from the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs detailing steps taken to fill vacancies.
The bench consisted of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.
- Who
- Delhi High Court and Union Ministry of Minority Affairs
- What
- Vacancies in the National Commission for Minorities
- When
- Vacancies have existed since 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To ensure the Commission becomes functional
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Issue
- Vacancies in National Commission for Minorities
- Year of Vacancies
- 2024
- Petitioner
- Ahmedabad-based Mujahid Nafees
- Court's Action
- Sought affidavit from Union Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Court's Concern
- Commission appears non-functional due to vacancies
- Bench Members
- Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia
- PIL Filed
- October 2023
