Delhi High Court Dismisses Scientist's Plea for Work-from-Home Over Air Quality

The Delhi High Court dismissed a scientist's plea to work from home due to poor air quality. The court ruled that the GRAP guidelines do not mandate remote work, but the scientist may request a transfer if health issues persist. The petition lacked merit and was rejected.

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea from a senior scientist seeking work-from-home arrangements due to poor air quality at his workplace.

Arguing on the basis of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) guidelines, the scientist claimed a right to remote work, which the court found to be a misunderstanding.

While acknowledging his health concerns, the court suggested he request a transfer instead. Justice Sachin Datta emphasized that GRAP aims for broader compliance rather than individual employee rights, ultimately dismissing the petition.