Justice Begins at Home: Delhi High Court Stands Up for Its Law Researchers

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to grant law researchers the enhanced pay of Rs 80,000 per month with retrospective effect from October 1, 2022. The Bench held that the decision on remuneration lies within the powers of the Chief Justice under Article 229 of the Constitution.

Delhi High Court Questions Delhi Govt Over Delay in Retrospective Salary Hike for Law Researchers

The Delhi High Court asked the state to explain why law researchers’ pay hike is only from 2025 despite earlier approval from October 2022. Judges reminded the govt that past hikes were also given retrospectively.