Published on : 29 Oct 2025, 9:22 am 1 min read

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass orders on a plea seeking directions to ensure that members belonging to minority communities other than Islam and Sikhism are appointed to the post of chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) [Sri Salek Chand Jain v Union of India Through its Secretary & Ors] .

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the petitioner can approach the Central government with his grievance.

“This petition is disposed of with the liberty to the petitioner to approach the Central government. If the representation is made, it shall be attended to and appropriate decision may be taken,” the Court ordered.

The Court was d

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