The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a notification and seeking promotion and marks review. The court held that service matters fall under the Central Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction as the court of first instance, thus the petition was not maintainable.
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CNR No. DLHC010421082026
Through: Mr. Taiyyub Khan Salmani and Mr. P. Murugesan, Advocates.
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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Reshesh Mani Tripathi, Sr. Panel Counsel with Ms. Pallavi Talwar, G.P. for R-1 & 2.
Mr. Brijesh Kumar Tamber, CGSC with Mr. Vinay Singh Bist and Mr. Yashu Rustagi, Advocates.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA
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and correct answer for Question No. 60 of the Test Booklet pertaining to the intra-departmental Promotion List ‘A’ Test-2015, in light of the structural omission and ambiguity introduced in the framing of the said question under Section 172 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; and/or
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they are to function as courts of first instance. The jurisdiction of the High Court under Articles 226 and 227 remains unaffected, but is ordinarily exercised after the matter has first been considered by the Tribunal.
SANJEEV NARULA, J
SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 as
2 1(1997) 3 SCC 261
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to entertain a service dispute pertaining to Delhi Police under Article 226.
Whether the petitioner has an adequate alternative remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal regarding promotion disputes.
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L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.Relied on¶20
L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India & Ors., 1(1997) 3 SCC 261 · Who else cites this
KRISHAN KUMAR
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI
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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