Gaurav Kumar Garg vs Union Of India & Ors

ik-76232263 Delhi High Court 27 February 2026 • 4 min read

Judges (2)

Amit Mahajan Coram Anil Kshetarpal Delivered

Counsel (5)

Neeraj Counsel Respondent O.P. Gaggar Counsel Respondent Sachindra Karn Counsel Respondent Shrutika Garg Counsel Petitioner Soumyadip Chakraborty Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

National Small Industries Corporation Limited Respondent Union of India Respondent Gaurav Kumar Garg Petitioner

Case Significance

Gaurav Kumar Garg vs Union Of India & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 27, 2026 (citation: ik-76232263). An Accounts Officer with locomotor disability appointed through a PwD recruitment drive at NSIC challenged a CAT order that had directed release of salary only for the period he actually worked, after his services were terminated in January 2022 for continuous absence from office. The court found no grounds for interference as the Tribunal had already granted appropriate limited relief, and the petitioner had remained continuously absent for 133 days even before COVID-19 and continued his abs The bench comprised Justices Amit Mahajan and Anil Kshetarpal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anil Kshetarpal. Counsel appearing: Neeraj (counsel for respondent), O.P. Gaggar (counsel for respondent), Sachindra Karn (counsel for respondent), Shrutika Garg (counsel for petitioner), Soumyadip Chakraborty (counsel for respondent).

Summary

An Accounts Officer with locomotor disability appointed through a PwD recruitment drive at NSIC challenged a CAT order that had directed release of salary only for the period he actually worked, after his services were terminated in January 2022 for continuous absence from office. The court found no grounds for interference as the Tribunal had already granted appropriate limited relief, and the petitioner had remained continuously absent for 133 days even before COVID-19 and continued his absence despite repeated directions. The writ petition was dismissed.

What was the outcome of Gaurav Kumar Garg vs Union Of India & Ors?

An Accounts Officer with locomotor disability appointed through a PwD recruitment drive at NSIC challenged a CAT order that had directed release of salary only for the period he actually worked, after...

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