Himanshu Chaube vs Union Of India And Ors

ik-105083001 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 9 min read

Judges (2)

Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Coram Tejas Karia Delivered

Counsel (6)

Abhishek Gupta Counsel Respondent Anshuman Counsel Respondent Babul Kumar Counsel Appellant Chanakya Kene Counsel Respondent Kumar Kartikeya Counsel Respondent Rahul Kumar Sharma Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Respondent Union of India Respondent Himanshu Chaube Appellant

Case Significance

Himanshu Chaube vs Union Of India And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-105083001). The appellant, who was on the wait list for a Junior Scientific Assistant post at ONGC, challenged the dismissal of his writ petition seeking appointment after another candidate selected for the same post was promoted to a higher post. The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the Single Judge that since the selected candidate did not resign but was promoted within ONGC, no vacancy arose triggering appointment from the wait list. The bench comprised Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Tejas Karia. The judgment was delivered by Justice Tejas Karia. Counsel appearing: Abhishek Gupta (counsel for respondent), Anshuman (counsel for respondent), Babul Kumar (counsel for appellant), Chanakya Kene (counsel for respondent), Kumar Kartikeya (counsel for respondent), Rahul Kumar Sharma (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellant, who was on the wait list for a Junior Scientific Assistant post at ONGC, challenged the dismissal of his writ petition seeking appointment after another candidate selected for the same post was promoted to a higher post. The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the Single Judge that since the selected candidate did not resign but was promoted within ONGC, no vacancy arose triggering appointment from the wait list.

What was the outcome of Himanshu Chaube vs Union Of India And Ors?

The appellant, who was on the wait list for a Junior Scientific Assistant post at ONGC, challenged the dismissal of his writ petition seeking appointment after another candidate selected for the same ...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-105083001)