Amrit Singh v. Govind Mohan & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petitions (CONT.CAS(C) 384/2025, 386/2025, 389/2025, 427/2025, 429/2025; Delhi High Court; Sachin Datta, J.; order dated 12.02.2026) alleging non-compliance of 2015 directions (judgment/order dated 05.03.2015 in W.P.(C) 972/2015; order dated 17.04.2015 in W.P.(C) 3734/2015; order dated 28.08.2015 in W.P.(C) 8168/2015) to grant second ACP benefits. Grievance: Office Order dated 30.06.2025 granted ACP upgradation to the post of ASI (created only post 2010, not in existence on the relevant date) instead of financial upgradation to the next higher grade in the existing hierarchy, i.e., pay grade of Sub-Inspector (SI). Held: respondents directed to re-consider/re-visit the Office Order, give hearing to petitioners and pass orders within 4 weeks; petitions and pending applications disposed of; liberty to revive petitions/avail remedies and submit a note of submissions.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to re-consider/re-visit the Office Order dated 30.06.2025 granting ACP benefits, to give the petitioners an opportunity of hearing and pass orders thereafter, concluding the exercise within 4 weeks; petitioners at liberty to avail appropriate remedies/revive the petitions and to submit a note of submissions.