Dev Raj vs Union Of India And Ors

ik-188563382 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 4 min read

Judges (2)

Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora Coram V. Kameswar Rao Delivered

Counsel (2)

Ranjeet Pandey Counsel Respondent Sonam D. Mehta Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Dev Raj Petitioner

Case Significance

Dev Raj vs Union Of India And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-188563382). A CRPF officer challenged the downgrading of his APAR from 'Very Good' to 'Good' for the period April-September 2023, after the DG issued displeasure based on integrity doubts. The court held that since the DG's displeasure order was never challenged and the downgrading had a factual basis, there was no merit in the petition. The petition was dismissed. The bench comprised Justices Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora and V. Kameswar Rao. The judgment was delivered by Justice V. Kameswar Rao. Counsel appearing: Ranjeet Pandey (counsel for respondent), Sonam D. Mehta (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

A CRPF officer challenged the downgrading of his APAR from 'Very Good' to 'Good' for the period April-September 2023, after the DG issued displeasure based on integrity doubts. The court held that since the DG's displeasure order was never challenged and the downgrading had a factual basis, there was no merit in the petition. The petition was dismissed.

What was the outcome of Dev Raj vs Union Of India And Ors?

A CRPF officer challenged the downgrading of his APAR from 'Very Good' to 'Good' for the period April-September 2023, after the DG issued displeasure based on integrity doubts. The court held that sin...

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