Gourav vs Union Of India & Ors.

ik-55243892 Delhi High Court 13 December 2024 • 21 min read

Judges (2)

Anoop Kumar Mendiratta Coram C. Hari Shankar Delivered

Counsel (8)

Abhigyan Siddhant Counsel Respondent Akhil Gupta Counsel Respondent Anuj Aggarwal Counsel Petitioner Chandan Deep Singh Counsel Respondent Divya Aggarwal Counsel Petitioner Manisha Agrawal Narain Counsel Respondent Pradeep Kumar Counsel Petitioner Sandeep Singh Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Gourav Petitioner

Case Significance

Gourav vs Union Of India & Ors. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 13, 2024 (citation: ik-55243892). The petitioner, an EWS candidate, challenged the cancellation of his candidature for the Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) post after the SSC alleged impersonation based solely on a CFSL signature comparison report. The court found the cancellation vitiated on two grounds: reliance on uncorroborated CFSL evidence alone could not support a finding of impersonation, and the petitioner's candidature was cancelled without compliance with principles of natural justice. The writ petition was allo The bench comprised Justices Anoop Kumar Mendiratta and C. Hari Shankar. The judgment was delivered by Justice C. Hari Shankar.

Summary

The petitioner, an EWS candidate, challenged the cancellation of his candidature for the Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) post after the SSC alleged impersonation based solely on a CFSL signature comparison report. The court found the cancellation vitiated on two grounds: reliance on uncorroborated CFSL evidence alone could not support a finding of impersonation, and the petitioner's candidature was cancelled without compliance with principles of natural justice. The writ petition was allowed and the petitioner was directed to be considered for appointment from the date of original grant.

What was the outcome of Gourav vs Union Of India & Ors.?

The petitioner, an EWS candidate, challenged the cancellation of his candidature for the Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) post after the SSC alleged impersonation based solely on a CFSL signature c...

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