Petitioner sought release of an inter-caste marriage incentive grant under the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme; despite a 2019 application forwarded by the SDM, the Ministry took no decision. The court directed respondent no. 2 to decide her entitlement within two months after she files a representation.
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SMT DIPIKA SANT .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Rohit Gautam, Advocate.
versus
GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI, THROUGH ITS SECRETARY, & ANR. .....Respondents
Through: Mr. Bharat Gupta, Advocate for R-1.
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV O R D E R % 25.02.2026
“ (a) Issue a Writ of declaration or any other Writ, Order or directions directing the respondents to release the amount of Rs. 2,50,000/- together with interest to the petitioner which she is entitled for as per the Scheme “Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for social integration through inter-caste marriages. ””
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PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J
FEBRUARY 25, 2026 aks/ss
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to Rs. 2,50,000 under the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for social integration through inter-caste marriages, on which no decision was taken.
SMT DIPIKA SANT
GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI, THROUGH ITS SECRETARY
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation / Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Respondent No. 2)
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav
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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