New Delhi, June 29 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the interim stay on the release of Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Wing Commander Niketa Pandey from service and directed the Air Force authorities to file their response within seven days.

A bench headed by Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the order while an application filed by Wing Commander Niketa Pandey for extension of stay. Her main petition seeking permanent Commission in the IAF is pending before the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT).

The court listed the matter for further hearing on July 10.

Advocate Astha Sharma, appearing for Niketa Pandey, submitted that the release order issued by the Air Force authorities was arbitrary as it was passed on June 3 during the pendency of ...