Krishan Kumar Singhal v. Sh. Govind Mohan & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court contempt petitions (CONT.CAS(C) 384, 386, 389, 427, 429/2025; Sachin Datta J; 12.02.2026) alleging non-compliance of 2015 orders (W.P.(C) 972/2015 dt. 05.03.2015; W.P.(C) 3734/2015 dt. 17.04.2015; W.P.(C) 8168/2015 dt. 28.08.2015) directing grant of second ACP benefits; ACP upgradation wrongly given to ASI post (created only post 2010) instead of next higher grade (SI) per existing hierarchy in cadre/category of post; respondents ordered to revisit Office Order dt. 30.06.2025 with hearing and fresh orders within 4 weeks; petitions and pending applications disposed; liberty to submit submissions note and to revive petitions.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to re-consider/re-visit the Office Order dated 30.06.2025 granting ACP benefits; concerned officials to afford the petitioners an opportunity of hearing and pass orders, concluding the exercise within 4 weeks; petitioners may submit a note of submissions and, if aggrieved by the outcome, may avail appropriate remedies in accordance with law or revive the petitions.