Honesty about sexual orientation a plus, says SC Collegium, reiterating Saurabh Kirpal’s elevation to the Delhi High Court bench
In October, 2017, the Delhi High Court Collegium had recommended Kirpal's name for appointment as a judge to the high court. In November 2021, the Supreme Court Collegium had approved the high court collegium's recommendation. However, later that month, the Union Government sent back his name to the Collegium with certain objections.