HC Keeps Termination in Abeyance in Rishi Kant Sharma vs Union Of India
Parties Involved
Rishi Kant Sharma
Union Of India
AI Summary
The court has ordered that the termination of Rishi Kant Sharma's services as Assistant Manager (Civil) be kept in abeyance until the next hearing, as he has made a prima facie case regarding the lack of due process in his termination. The respondents have been granted three weeks to file a reply to the petition.
Order Text
Rishi Kant Sharma vs . Union Of India & on 17 February, 2026 Rishi Kant Sharma Vs. Union of India & . Ors. CWP No.1887 of 2026 17.02.2026 Present: Mr. Neeraj Sharma,Senior Advocate, along with Mr. Vidush Chauhan, Advocate, for the petitioner. of Mr. Narender Singh Thakur, Central Government Counsel, for the respondents. rt CWP No.1887 of 2026 Notice. Mr. Narender Singh Thakur, learned Central Government Counsel, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. He prays for and is granted three weeks' time to file reply. List on 23.03.2026. CMP No.2478 of 2026 Notice in the aforesaid terms. Heard. It is contended by the learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner was appointed as Civil Engineer with the respondents on 07.01.2017 on contractual basis. That the respondents vide Annexure P-2 advertised an advertisement to fill up various posts including the post of Senior Manager (Civil). The applicant applied for the said post offline, however, the respondents informed the applicant that ::: Downloaded on - 17/02/2026 20:30:23 :::CIS he is not fulfilling the eligibility conditions. Therefore, they can offer him the post of Assistant Manager (Civil) . as per Annexure P-5 colly. The said communication /email dated 02.12.2022 (Annexure P5 colly) is part of the paper book. In pursuance to the email as given by of the respondents, it was informed by the respondents that the petitioner can give his consent to hold the post rt of Assistant Manag...
