Lokpal proceedings against Defence Secretary stayed

THE Delhi High Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the Lokpal of India against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others concerning alleged irregularities in promotions at the National Productivity Council (NPC).

- SHEKHAR SINGH @ New Delhi

A Division Bench comprising Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani also put on hold the enforcement of orders and notices issued by the Lokpal to Singh and other petitioners. "This Court is of the view that the instant matter requires in-depth consideration. In light of the same, this Court is inclined to grant stay on the operation of the impugned order dated 6th January,