Delhi HC Slams Govt Over Vacant Child Rights Panel Posts Since 2023

• Delhi High Court reprimanded the city administration for failing to fill vacant posts in the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) since July 2023.
• The court noted a "lack of will" from the government, despite assurances and multiple interventions.
• DCPCR has been operating without a chairperson since July 2, 2023, and currently lacks any members, severely affecting its functioning.
• The National Child Development Council's petition highlights that keeping posts vacant violates DCPCR Rules, which mandate filling vacancies within 90 days.
• The court has scheduled the matter for February 16, instructing the government to provide a timeline for completing the appointment process.