Delhi High Court Schedules Continued Hearing in Jasbir Singh Saini & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

The High Court of Delhi, presided over by the Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, has issued a procedural order regarding the ongoing litigation in the matter of Jasbir Singh Saini & Anr. versus Union of India & Anr. (W.P.(C) 1738/2025).

Procedural Context

In the recent order dated January 12, 2026, the Division Bench formalised the scheduling of the case. While the court has not yet reached a final adjudication on the merits of the dispute, this order ensures the timely progression of the matter within the High Court’s current docket.

The matter, involving the Union of India as a respondent, is being managed by the Central Government Standing Counsel (CGSC) office, represented in these proceedings by Ms. Arunima Dwivedi, along with Ms. Priya Khurana and Ms. Himanshi Singh.

Next Steps

The Court has formally directed the matter to be listed for the next hearing on January 14, 2026. This brief intervening period suggests an active management of the case file, likely to address preliminary submissions or procedural necessities required for the substantive hearing of the Writ Petition.

Significance of Listing Orders

For legal practitioners and parties involved, the scheduling of such matters is a critical component of judicial administration. By fixing short-term dates for further consideration, the High Court maintains momentum in cases categorized under the Writ jurisdiction, ensuring that disputes involving government instrumentalities are addressed without undue delay.

As the matter proceeds to its next hearing on January 14, legal observers await further developments regarding the underlying legal questions the petitioners have brought before the Court.