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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Sanjeev Sachdeva, Tushar Rao Gedela, JJ.
Vishalakshi Nigam - Appellant
Versus
Lalit Kala Akademi - Respondent
W.P.(C) 13258 of 2022 & C.M. No. 40204 of 2022
Decided On : 13-09-2022




The right to a timely hearing is fundamental, especially in cases of termination, and courts should ensure expedited proceedings.

Headnote:(A) Article 14 of the Constitution of India - Right to a fair hearing - The petitioner sought direction for expeditious disposal of their application related to termination, which was delayed due to being tagged with promotion matters. The court emphasized the importance of a timely hearing and directed the Tribunal to consider the request sympathetically. (Paras 2, 3)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner’s case relates to termination and is currently delayed as it is coupled with promotion issues; the Tribunal's next date is set for 06.10.2022.

Findings of Court:
The court disposed of the petition while directing the Tribunal to expedite the process.

Issues: The primary issue addressed was the delay in hearing the case of termination due to its connection with promotion matters.

Ratio Decidendi: The court underscored that the petitioner's right to a timely hearing is fundamental, particularly in termination cases, and urged the Tribunal to prioritize the matter.

Result: Petition disposed of with directions.

Table of Content
1. petitioner's request for expedited resolution. (Para 2)
2. directive for tribunal's consideration. (Para 3)
3. court's order on petition disposal. (Para 4 , 5)

JUDGMENT

Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. (Oral)--Issue notice. Notice is accepted by learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

2. Petitioner seeks a direction to the Board to decide the original application filed by the petitioner expeditiously in a time bound manner. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the case of the petitioner though is of termination, however, the same is now tagged along with promotion and other miscellaneous matters and as such the hearing is not happening.

3. It is observed that the next date before the Tribunal is 06.10.2022. We direct the petitioner to mention before the Tribunal on the said date for an expeditious disposal of his petition. In case such a request is made the Tribunal shall sympathetically consider the same keeping in view the existing board position.

4. The petition is accordingly disposed of in the above terms.

5. Order dasti under the signature of the Court Master.

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