Writ petition challenging CAT order rejecting candidature over handwriting mismatch. Forensic report found thumb impression on application form different from that on OMR sheet. Court dismissed petition.
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SUNIL KUMAR
.....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Gaurav Sarawat & Mr. U. Srivastava, Advs.
versus
.....Respondents
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Archana Gaur CGSC, Ms. Ridhima Gaur, Mr. Deepu Kumar, Advs. for UOI.
Ms. Archana Gaur, Adv., Mr. Vikas Chaurasia- CLA/NRHQ, Mr. Ravi- Clerk/RRC.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN O R D E R % 11.02.2026
W.P.(C) 3734/2022
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“1. Original record has been produced. Perusal of the original record prima facie shows that handwriting on the OMR sheet as well as application form is of the same individual though there is an opinion annexed which states that handwriting does not match.
2. Prima facie, we are not in agreement with the opinion. It is, however, observed that the application form as well as OMR sheet, both contain thumb impression. There is no forensic opinion with regard to the thumb impression.
3. Accordingly, it is directed that OMR sheet as well as application form be sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Rohini for rendering an opinion on the thumb impression as well as the handwriting and signatures of the applicants contained therein.
4. Respondents are accordingly directed to send the same to the CFSL for rendering an opinion. Director, CFSL is requested to expedite the examination and submit a report to the Court, before the next date of hearing.
5. List on 23.01.2023.”
“ 3. Questioned Thumb Impression marked as Q-3 is “DIFFERENT” from Questioned Thumb Impression marked as Q-6 and also “DIFFERENT” from any of the Specimen Left Hand Thumb Impression of the candidate named- Sunil Kumar, Roll No.20037322 marked on sheets S-21 to S-24 respectively .”
W.P.(C) 3734/2022
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ANIL KSHETARPAL, J
AMIT MAHAJAN, J
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 “SK”
W.P.(C) 3734/2022
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's candidature, cancelled due to mismatch in handwriting on the application form and OMR sheet, was wrongly rejected.
Sunil Kumar
Union of India & Ors.
Anil Kshetarpal
Amit Mahajan
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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