Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Vikas Barala's Haryana Law Officer Appointment Revoked
The Haryana government decided not to hire Vikas Barala as a lawyer.
He was supposed to be an assistant advocate general.
This caused problems because he is accused of stalking someone.
The government dropped his name because he did not take the job.
People questioned the decision because of the ongoing stalking case.
Vikas Barala's name was removed from the list of Haryana law officers.
He was appointed as an assistant advocate general.
The Haryana government drew criticism over his appointment.
Barala did not take up the position, according to officials.
He is accused in a stalking case from 2017.
- Who
- Vikas Barala, Haryana government, and Haryana Advocate General.
- What
- Vikas Barala's name was removed from the list of Haryana law officers.
- When
- Recently, after his appointment on July 18.
- Where
- Haryana, India.
- Why
- Because he did not join the post.
Critics' Concerns
Government's Response
Appointment of Vikas Barala
Critics' Concerns
Appointing someone accused of stalking to a public position is questionable.
Government's Response
The government has the authority to make appointments.
- Involved
- Vikas Barala
- Position Offered
- Assistant Advocate General
- Government Action
- Name dropped from list
- Advocate General's Comments
- Barala didn't join
- Case
- Stalking and attempted kidnapping
- Father
- Subhash Barala, Rajya Sabha MP
Sources
Not just stalking accused, several VIP relatives on list of law officers appointed by Haryana govt
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