Union Of India And Ors vs Ms. Chetna Kandpal And Ors
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Case Significance
Union Of India And Ors vs Ms. Chetna Kandpal And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 25, 2026 (citation: ik-82189900). The Union of India challenged the CAT's direction to notify new Recruitment Rules for promotion to Junior Time Scale in the Indian Corporate Law Service within two months. The Court found that the petition was filed over one year after the CAT order without explanation, the petitioners had failed to comply with the direction, and the draft rules were already finalized at the Ministry level. The writ petition was dismissed on grounds of delay, non-compliance, and lack of demonstrated jurisdict The bench comprised Justices Amit Mahajan and Anil Kshetarpal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anil Kshetarpal. Counsel appearing: Himanshu Pathak (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
The Union of India challenged the CAT's direction to notify new Recruitment Rules for promotion to Junior Time Scale in the Indian Corporate Law Service within two months. The Court found that the petition was filed over one year after the CAT order without explanation, the petitioners had failed to comply with the direction, and the draft rules were already finalized at the Ministry level. The writ petition was dismissed on grounds of delay, non-compliance, and lack of demonstrated jurisdictional error.
What was the outcome of Union Of India And Ors vs Ms. Chetna Kandpal And Ors?
The Union of India challenged the CAT's direction to notify new Recruitment Rules for promotion to Junior Time Scale in the Indian Corporate Law Service within two months. The Court found that the pet...
Judgment
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