Biswajit Ghosh vs Union Of India And Ors

ik-64033490 Delhi High Court 3 December 2025 • 7 min read

Judges (2)

C. Hari Shankar Delivered Om Prakash Shukla Coram

Counsel (3)

Manish Kumar Counsel Respondent Sahil Mongia Counsel Petitioner Sanjana Samor Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Biswajit Ghosh Petitioner

Case Significance

Biswajit Ghosh vs Union Of India And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 3, 2025 (citation: ik-64033490). The petitioner, a CISF Constable/GD candidate, challenged the cancellation of his candidature due to pending criminal proceedings under Sections 447/323/354 read with Section 34 IPC. After his offer of appointment was issued, he was acquitted by the trial court, with the complainant herself stating the complaint was based on a misunderstanding. The court found the Standing Screening Committee acted mechanically without properly appreciating the acquittal, quashed the cancellation, and directe The bench comprised Justices C. Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla. The judgment was delivered by Justice C. Hari Shankar. Counsel appearing: Manish Kumar (counsel for respondent), Sahil Mongia (counsel for petitioner), Sanjana Samor (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The petitioner, a CISF Constable/GD candidate, challenged the cancellation of his candidature due to pending criminal proceedings under Sections 447/323/354 read with Section 34 IPC. After his offer of appointment was issued, he was acquitted by the trial court, with the complainant herself stating the complaint was based on a misunderstanding. The court found the Standing Screening Committee acted mechanically without properly appreciating the acquittal, quashed the cancellation, and directed the respondents to issue an appointment order within four weeks.

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