Delhi High Court Orders Audit of Vacancies and Workload After Court Staffer’s Suicide

The Delhi High Court held that it is conscious of the working conditions of court staff and is taking administrative steps to address concerns arising from excessive workload.

The Court observed that an audit of vacancies, cadre structure, and workload distribution has been ordered following the unfortunate suicide of a court staffer, citing work pressure.

It noted that steps are being taken to rationalise staffing requirements and fill vacant posts within the shortest possible time. The Court further observed that permissible relief is being extended to the deceased staffer’s family.

It recorded that proceedings for unnatural death are already underway and disposed of the petition without issuing further directions.