Petitioner challenged departmental proceedings, contending approval to proceed against him was not granted by the competent authority (State Defence Minister). The court declined interference, noting his objection should be decided by the disciplinary authority, and dismissed the petition.
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Through: Mr. Naman Kamboj and Ms. Kajri Gupta, Advs. through vc.
versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondents
Through: None.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NITIN WASUDEO SAMBRE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA
O R D E R % 15.07.2026
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NITIN WASUDEO SAMBRE, J
AMIT SHARMA, J
JULY 15, 2026 / kr
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ court should interfere in departmental proceedings where approval by competent authority is disputed?
Sanjeev Kumar Dwivedy
Union of India
Nitin Wasudeo Sambre
Amit Sharma
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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