Delhi High Court Refuses to Intervene in NCM Chairperson Diversity Plea

The court declines to intervene in the NCM chairperson diversity plea, but gives the petitioner a chance to approach the government. The NCM Act's provisions on minority representation remain unchanged.

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2025 October 30 . 1:16 AM

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Delhi High Court Refuses to Intervene in NCM Chairperson Diversity Plea

The Delhi High Court has declined to intervene in a petition seeking the appointment of National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairpersons from minority communities other than Muslims and Sikhs. The court, however, has allowed the petitioner to approach the government with the request.

The court's decision comes amidst a backdrop of concern over the lack of representation from communities such as Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians, and Jains in the NCM's leadership. Out of the 16 chairpersons appointed so far, 14 have been Muslims and 2 Sikhs, with no representation from other minority communities.

The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, mandates the inclusion of members from minority communities in the commission. However, it does not specify any particular community for the position of chairperson. The bench, headed by Justice Prathiba M. Singh, directed the petitioner to approach the government if they wish to pursue the matter further.

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain the plea seeking diverse representation in the NCM chairperson appointments. The court has, however, provided the petitioner with an opportunity to approach the government with their request. The NCM Act's provisions regarding representation from minority communities remain unchanged.