Harsh Vardhan v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court; W.P.(C) 5196/2024; Harsh Vardhan v. Union of India; SSC debarment seven years; candidature cancelled; artificial intelligence match; show cause notice 31.10.2023; reply email not delivered; technical glitch; MultiTasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2023; impugned order 14.02.2024 set aside; fresh decision by Regional Director SSC (NR); merits left open; disposed 01.12.2025; Avneesh Jhingan, J.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated 14.02.2024 set aside; writ petition disposed of with directions that (i) the petitioner appear before the Regional Director, SSC (NR), CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 on 11.12.2025 at 11.00 AM with passport size photograph and original documents uploaded with the application; (ii) the respondent decide the matter in accordance with law without being influenced by the observations in the impugned order; (iii) expeditious disposal be appreciated; (iv) if further material is required from the petitioner, clear ten days' notice be given; and (v) the petitioner be at liberty to avail remedies in accordance with law if aggrieved of the decision. Merits of the controversy left open.