Centre rejects Saurabh Kirpal's name for elevation as Delhi HC judge

On November 17, Kirpal told the media that his promotion had been delayed 'at least since 2017' due to his sexual orientation

The Centre has rejected lawyer Saurabh Kirpal's name for elevation as a High Court judge. On November 17, Kirpal told the media that his promotion has been delayed "at least since 2017" due to his sexual orientation. Kirpal had earlier come out as gay. According to a report by India Ahead, Kirpal's name has been sent back to the Supreme Court Collegium for "reconsideration".