Laxmi, PNO.-182530829 v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Deptt. of Home, Govt. of U.P. Lko., and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Spousal transfer writ petition (WRIT - A No. 3089 of 2026) by woman police constable posted at District Commissionerate Agra seeking consideration of transfer to Moradabad where her husband is posted, invoking transfer policy Annexure-5 Clause 5 (iii); petition disposed of (not decided on merits) with directions: joint application with husband within two weeks to SP (Adhisthan), U.P. HQ, Lucknow, to be decided within four weeks by speaking and reasoned order. Single bench: Karunesh Singh Pawar, J.; decided March 23, 2026; counsel: Sanjay Yadav for petitioner, C.S.C. for State.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to submit a joint application with her husband (annexing certified copy of the order) requesting transfer at one district within two weeks to respondent no.2; respondent no.2 to consider and decide such application within a further four weeks by a speaking and reasoned order in accordance with law.