Sanjeev Kumar vs Union Of India & Ors
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Case Significance
Sanjeev Kumar vs Union Of India & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 23, 2026 (citation: ik-95993256). An ITBP Constable challenged his dismissal under Rule 21 of the ITBP Rules for unauthorized absence, claiming he had developed serious psychiatric illness while in service. The court dismissed the petition, finding that the petitioner had received multiple notices and directions to report but consciously elected not to respond, and the respondent's conclusion that he was unwilling to continue service was reasonable. The bench comprised Justices Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora and V. Kameswar Rao. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Counsel appearing: Amit Gupta (counsel for respondent), Anil (counsel for petitioner), Devendra Singh (counsel for respondent), Vidur Dwivedi (counsel for respondent).
Summary
An ITBP Constable challenged his dismissal under Rule 21 of the ITBP Rules for unauthorized absence, claiming he had developed serious psychiatric illness while in service. The court dismissed the petition, finding that the petitioner had received multiple notices and directions to report but consciously elected not to respond, and the respondent's conclusion that he was unwilling to continue service was reasonable.
What was the outcome of Sanjeev Kumar vs Union Of India & Ors?
An ITBP Constable challenged his dismissal under Rule 21 of the ITBP Rules for unauthorized absence, claiming he had developed serious psychiatric illness while in service. The court dismissed the pet...
Judgment
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