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1984 Sikh Riots Victim, 53, Gets Govt Job After High Court Order

A 53-year-old 1984 Sikh riots victim has secured a government job after the Delhi High Court intervened. The court directed authorities to act on a job recommendation for petitioner Pankaj Bakshi within six weeks. Bakshi's father was killed in the riots, and his mother died later due to riot-related illness. The case was based on a 2006 central government order providing employment to riot victims.

Key Points: 1984 Sikh Riots Victim Gets Govt Job at 53

  • 53-year-old Pankaj Bakshi, a 1984 Sikh riots victim, gets government job after HC intervention
  • Delhi High Court orders authorities to act on job recommendation within 6 weeks
  • Petitioner's father Kashal Singh died in 1984 riots; mother Jaspal Kaur died later due to illness
  • Court cited 2006 MHA circular and 2019 HC order for riot victim employment
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53-year-old 1984 Sikh riots victim succeeds in getting government job after High Court intervention

Delhi High Court intervenes to help 53-year-old 1984 Sikh riots victim Pankaj Bakshi secure a government job under a 2006 central scheme for riot victims.

"It appears that through communication of 24.04.2026, the office of the District Magistrate, Central North, has recommended two cases for the grant of Employment to the 1984 Riot-affected person. - Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav"

New Delhi, May 9

A 53-year-old 1984 Sikh riots victim has successfully secured a government job under a scheme for riot victims after the Delhi High Court's intervention. Petitioner Pankaj Bakshi, aged 53, had approached the High Court in 2021 to seek a direction to the authorities to grant him employment in view of the 2006 Central Government order.

While disposing of the petition, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav noted that the Delhi Government has recommended petitioner Pankaj Bakshi's name to grant a job alongwith another victim.

An affidavit was filed by the Sub Divisional Magistrate informing the High Court about the recommendation.

Justice Kaurav noted, "It appears that through communication of 24.04.2026, the office of the District Magistrate, Central North, has recommended two cases for the grant of Employment to the 1984 Riot-affected person. One of the cases is related to the petitioner."

This recommendation has been made to the Additional District Magistrate (Headquarters) - II, office of the Divisional Commissioner, Revenue Department, the court noted.

The High Court has granted a period of six weeks to act upon the recommendation made by the District Magistrate.

"Let the recommendations made by the District Magistrate, Central North, be acted upon within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Let the necessary communication be made to the petitioner," Justice Kaurav ordered on May 4.

Advocate Gagan Gandhi had filed a petition on behalf of Pankaj Bakshi seeking a direction to the Delhi government to provide employment to him, in view of the circular of the Ministry of Home Affairs of January 16, 2006.

The petition also referred to the Order of the Delhi High Court of November 27, 2019, in the case of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management and Anr V Union of India & Ors.

The petitioner had also sought direction for the Delhi Government to pay compensation to him for loss of income to be calculated from 2006 at the salary which he would have been entitled to draw.

It was stated that the father of the Petitioner, Kashal Singh, died in the 1984 riots on November 1, 1984, at his residence situated in Mangolpuri, Delhi.

On July 20, 1986, the mother of the Petitioner, Jaspal Kaur, died due to prolonged illness caused by the riots.

- ANI

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Priya S
Heartbreaking to read that his mother died of prolonged illness caused by the riots. This is not just a job, it's a small step towards healing old wounds. Hope the government processes his application quickly.
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James A
Sad that it took the High Court to intervene for something that was promised in 2006. The 1984 riots were a dark chapter, and victims have been repeatedly failed. This is one positive, but there are many more still waiting.
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Vikram M
At 53, getting a government job after losing his father and mother due to the riots… That's resilience. I hope the job comes with some dignity and decent pay. Also, why did it take so long for the Delhi government to act? Accountability needed.
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Michael C
Good news, but also a reminder of how many victims are still waiting for basic justice. The 2006 order should have been implemented automatically. Glad the court pushed this through. Every riot victim deserves this support.

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