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 ...