Govt Of Nct Of Delhi And Ors vs Devender Singh

Case Significance

Govt Of Nct Of Delhi And Ors vs Devender Singh is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2025 (citation: ik-186762428). The Government of NCT of Delhi challenged a CAT order reinstating a Delhi Police Constable (Devender Singh) who had been terminated during probationary training in 2013 for habitual absenteeism and unsatisfactory conduct. The court held that the termination was a valid termination simpliciter under Rule 5(1) of the CCS (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, on account of unsuitability during training, not a punitive order requiring Article 311(2) safeguards. The Tribunal's order was set aside and t The bench comprised Justices Madhu Jain and Navin Chawla. The judgment was delivered by Justice Madhu Jain. Counsel appearing: Ansh Kalra (counsel for petitioner), Kamna Behrani (counsel for petitioner), Neeraj Raj Paulose (counsel for petitioner), Sachin Chauhan (counsel for respondent), Vinay Yadav (counsel for petitioner).