Delhi High Court Revives Italian Embassy Employees' Pay Discrimination Case

The Delhi High Court overturned a single-judge bench's decision, allowing a discrimination suit by Indian-origin employees of the Italian embassy to proceed. The case alleges pay disparity under an Italian Presidential Decree. The court noted the need for a full trial to interpret relevant laws and assess facts.

The Delhi High Court has breathed new life into a discrimination suit filed by Indian-origin employees of the Italian embassy, overturning a prior dismissal by a single-judge bench. The court ruled that the case, which concerns alleged salary disparities breaching an Italian Presidential Decree, holds a valid cause of action and warrants further examination.

A bench comprising Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Renu Bhatnagar found fault with the earlier decision, arguing it had ignored pertinent legal considerations. The preservation of comparable employment conditions between locally recruited employees sets a precedent for this case to proceed to trial, the court observed.

The court emphasized the complexity involved in adjudicating potential pay inequality issues, citing the need for a detailed trial to navigate legal and factual intricacies. With this ruling, the recall of the case underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring due process and fair treatment for all parties involved.