Siddharth Sachdeva v. University of Delhi and Anr

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25.08.2026

¶1This is a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers :- "(a) Issue writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari for quashing the process of selecting the candidates to the course of M.A. (Economics) by the respondent as per their notification dated 04.08.2026 and 17 .08.2026 and as per the impugned Minimum Allocation Score List issued by the respondent No.2.

(b) Issue writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondents to reconsider the process for selecting the candidates in M.A. (Economics) C2 UR category (CW category - Priority-VI), as fresh. This is a digitally signed order. (c) Issue writ, order or direction for prohibiting the respondent to fill all the seats in reserve category till the disposal of this case……."

¶2For the reasons stated in the petition, issue notice.

¶3Mr. Rupal, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶4Mr. Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner, states that he would be satisfied if the representations dated 06.08.2026 and

12.08.2026 are decided by the respondents.

¶5I am of the view that in the interest of justice, the petitioner's representations must be decided in accordance with extant rules and regulations and it is directed that respondent No. 2 shall decide the representation of the petitioner dated 06.08.2026 and 12.08.2026 expeditiously.

¶6The petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J AUGUST 25, 2026/NR This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010400772026 + W.P.(C) 12406/2026 &CM APPL. 57569/2026 SIDDHARTH SACHDEVA. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Ajay Kumar, Adv versus UNIVERSITY OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Adv Mohinder Rupal Adv Hardik Rupal Adv Aishwarya Malhotra Adv Tripta Sharma for University CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH