Niraj Surlia and Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(C) 13305/2023, High Court of Delhi, Jasmeet Singh J, order dated 12.01.2026. Petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus for release of scholarship funds (2020-2021 onwards), compensation for delay and loss of academic years, and completion of commercial pilot course within one year. Disposed of on respondent No.2's statement in counter affidavit that scholarship and complete training will be provided in the 2026-2027 Session; respondent No.2 bound to the statement; respondent No.1 to continue obligations; petitioners to file affidavit abiding by flying schedule. No cases cited; no monetary award.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of by binding respondent No.2 to its statement/counter affidavit that scholarship and complete training will be provided in the 2026-2027 Session; respondent No.1 directed to continue performing its obligations; petitioner to file affidavit undertaking to abide by the flying schedule given by respondent No.2.