The Delhi High Court issues notice on Prerna Gupta’s plea over recruitment delay, stating “selections done, appointments awaiting” amid concerns on procedural transparency and fairness.
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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court heard the writ petition filed by Prerna Gupta against the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court. The matter was listed before a Division Bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Om Prakash Shukla in W.P.(C) 10517/2025. The petitioner appeared in person, while the respondent was represented by Advocate Ms. Kanika Agnihotri.
The case involved the issue of appointments based on a recruitment process in which Prerna Gupta had participated. Ms. Kanika Agnihotri informed the Court that,
“Selections have been completed against all the vacancies notified, against the examination in which the petitioner participated and the matter is pending with the Delhi Government for issuance of formal appointment orders.”
The Bench, while interacting with the petitioner, pointed out the procedural aspect of impleading other affected parties. The Court said that it might be necessary to add as parties at least the last selected candidate or other candidates who might be impacted if the petitioner’s challenge succeeds. It noted,
“In that case it may be necessary for her to implead at least the last selected candidate or other candidates who may be displaced if she succeeds in the petition.”
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The Court recorded that the petitioner had “undertaken to take a call on our suggestion and if necessary, do the needful.”
After considering the nature of the petition, the Bench proceeded to issue notice to show cause. It directed, “Given the nature of the challenge, issue notice to show cause as to why the rule nisi be not issued.” The notice was accepted on behalf of the respondent by Ms. Kanika Agnihotri.
The Court set a schedule for the exchange of pleadings. It directed the respondent to file a counter-affidavit within four weeks and serve an advance copy to the petitioner. The petitioner was allowed to file a rejoinder, if necessary, within four weeks after receiving the counter affidavit. As per the order
“Counter affidavit be filed within four weeks with an advance copy to learned counsel for the petitioner who may file rejoinder thereto, if any, within four weeks thereof.”
The matter has been posted for further hearing on October 14, 2025.
Case Title: PRERNA GUPTA versus REGISTRAR GENERAL OF DELHI HIGH COURT
W.P.(C) 10517/2025
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