This is a single-line order in a writ petition concerning the entertailment of a right to an airport entry pass. The Court did not grant the prayers immediately but directed the competent authority to treat the petition as a representation and decide it within eight weeks.
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CNR No. DLHC010371812026
versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Shashank Bajpai, CGSC with Ms. Aashma Mehra, Mr. Vatsal Tripathi, Mr. Govind Singh Chauhan, Advocates and with Mr. Rahul Mourya, GP for R-1 and 2.
CORAM: HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
O R D E R % 12.08.2026
“...a . Issue a writ , order or direction in the nature of Mandamus setting- aside the both communication/orders dated 06.07.2026 ( 4:08 PM and 4:43 PM) issued by Respondent No. 3 (AnnexureP1 and P2);
b. Issue a writ or direction in the nature of Mandamus directing the Respondents to issue a Biometric Aerodrome Entry Pass/Airport Entry Pass or restore the AEP to the Petitioner, so as to enable the Petitioner to exercise his right to livelihood as enshrined under Article 19(1)(g) and Article 21 of the Constitution of India...”
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DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA, J
AUGUST 12, 2026/zp TS
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's petition challenging denial or non-issuance of Biometric Aerodrome Entry Pass warrants immediate grant of mandamus or can be treated as a representation.
ANBIT BANSAL
UNION OF INDIA
SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
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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