The Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the non-allotment of a lawyers chamber. The petitioner, seniority No. 97, was denied as only 10.5 chambers were available for the reserved category, and no out-of-turn allotment was permitted.
The petition is dismissed; no out-of-turn allotment is directed to the petitioner.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
NEETU SINGH .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Vivek Kadyan, Advocate
versus
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sameer Vashisht, ASC (Civil) for GNCTD/R-1 and 2 with Ms. Harshita Nathrani, Advocate.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA
O R D E R % 13.08.2024
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Respondents No. 1 and 2, has handed over a copy of the communication dated 23rd April, 2024, wherein it has been informed that as per the seniority list, Petitioner’s name is listed at S. No. 97. Presently only 10.5 chambers i.e. 21 seats are available for allotment of chambers to the female lawyers under the reserved category and, therefore, in consideration of seniority, she is not a successful candidate for the said allotment. Moreover, provisional list of advocates prepared as per the seniority list also reflects the names of the advocates who have been considered for allotment provision. 5. In light of the above averments, since the Petitioner is in the seniority list, no further directions can be given for any out of turn allotment to her. 6. In view of the above, the present petition is dismissed accordingly.
SANJEEV NARULA, J
AUGUST 13, 2024 ab
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to an allotment of a lawyers chamber out of turn despite being listed at S. No. 97 in the seniority list.
Whether the Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is maintainable against the non-allotment of the chamber.
Neetu Singh
Govt of NCT of Delhi
Respondent No. 2
Respondent No. 3/Rohini Court Bar Association
Sanjeev Narula
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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