New Delhi, July 8 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Delhi government on a petition filed by a group of law researchers who worked with High Court judges between 2018 and 2025. The petitioners are demanding the implementation of a 2023 order that raised their monthly remuneration to Rs 80,000.

A Division Bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta observed that law researchers significantly contribute to the judicial system, often working late nights and weekends. The Court remarked that, on the face of it, the Delhi government must decide on the matter.

The judges noted that while the Chief Justice approved the enhanced remuneration in 2023, it was duly cleared by the High Court...