Aradhna Gupta v. University of Delhi & Anr.
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What is this about?
Delhi High Court order dated 04.05.2026 in W.P.(C) 13390/2025 (CM APPL. 29632/2026, Jitender v. Shaheed Bhagat Singh College & Anr.) and W.P.(C) 14152/2025 (Aradhna Gupta v. University of Delhi & Anr.). Subject: challenge to penalty orders on the ground that Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority were the same Governing Body, alleged violation of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India. University of Delhi counter affidavit disclosed amended rules: Dean of Colleges appellate for Group C and B non-teaching staff, Vice Chancellor appellate for Group A employees. Disposal: petitions treated as appeals before respective Appellate Authorities, decision within six weeks, detailed reasoned orders required, liberty to pursue further remedies, pending application disposed as infructuous, order dasti. No precedent cases cited; constitutional issue left unadjudicated.