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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Legal Correspondent

Agnipath scheme: Supreme Court transfers petitions before it to Delhi High Court

Noting that multiple litigation on the Agnipath scheme is "neither desirable nor proper", the Supreme Court on Tuesday made the Delhi High Court the core forum to examine the question of legality of the recruitment scheme to the Armed Forces.

The top court transferred petitions on Agnipath before it to the Delhi High Court. It said the considered view of a High Court in the case was essential. The jurisdiction of the High Courts should not lose significance.

Also see: The Data Point | Understanding the pros and cons of Agnipath scheme through numbers

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