KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN vs ARUSHI TANWAR

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Reserved on: 06.10.2025 Pronounced on: 17.11.2025 + W.P.(C) 15243/2025 & CM APPL. 62490/2025 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. U.N. Singh, and Ms.Sandhya Chaturvedi, Advs. versus ARUSHI TANWAR .....Respondent Through: Mr. M. K. Bhardwaj, Ms. Sanya Narula, Mr. Praveen Kaushik, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN JUDGMENT MADHU JAIN, J. 1. This petition has been filed, challenging the Order dated 13.09.2024 passed by the learned Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the, ‘Tribunal’) in O.A. No. 3985/2023, titled Arushi Tanwar v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr., whereby the said O.A. filed by the respondent herein was allowed with the following directions: “7. In the light of the above, we are of the considered opinion that the balance of convenience in the instant OA clearly lies with the applicant. By depriving the opportunity of being interviewed to the applicant, the respondents have caused great injustice and prejudice to the applicant's career prospects. Signature Not Verified Signed By:RENUKA W.P.(C) 15243/2025 Page 1 of 13 NEGI Signing Date:17.11.2025 19:02:49 Accordingly, we quash and set aside the impugned order of KVS dated 04/05 December, 2023 and direct the respondents to consider the candidature of the applicant for appointment to the post of Primary Teacher, KVS in UR category by calling her for the interview and if found suitable on merit and medical grounds, give her the appointment with all consequential benefits on notional basis. The above process should be completed within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.” BRIEF FACTS: 2. The brief facts leading