Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Judicial Inquiry Into Appointment Of Morarji Desai National Institute Of Yoga’s Director
Case: DR. AJAY PAL v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
Coram: Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula
Case No.: W.P.(C) 11758/2019
Court Observation: “Despite the contentions by the Respondents challenging the writ of Quo warranto on procedural grounds, this Court has chosen to thoroughly examine the merits of the case. Based on the comprehensive review of the evidence and arguments presented, we find no compelling reason to sustain the petition. Therefore, the petition is hereby dismissed on the facts as they stand,”.
“It has been established through careful evaluation of the service records and educational qualifications that Respondent No. 3 has met the essential criteria for the appointment as Director of MDNIY, as applicable at the time of his appointment. This compliance with the prescribed qualifications is a central pillar in upholding the legitimacy of his position,”.
“The standard of proof required to dislodge an incumbent from a public office via a writ of Quo warranto is exacting, and such an action must be predicated upon clear, unambiguous, and cogent evidence of illegality in their appointment. The onus was on the Petitioner to provide incontrovertible proof to sustain such a challenge, which, in the present case, has not been met.”
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