SARITA PANDEY GLOBAL FOUNDATION vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

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$~3 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 663/2021 Date of Decision: 11.05.2026 IN THE MATTER OF: SARITA PANDEY GLOBAL FOUNDATION ......Petitioner Through: Petitioner in person. versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ......Respondents Through: Mr Vikram Jetly CGSC with Ms Shreya Jetly, Advocates for UOI. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV JUDGEMENT PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J. (ORAL) 1. The petition is for the following reliefs: “1. Revoking the order of discontinuation of Grant- in-Aid and Reinstating the FCC Project with the Petitioner NGO, as the discontinuation order by Respondent no 3 being against the Natural Justice Principle of Audi Altrem Partem, is Void Ab Initio. 2. Directing Respondent No 2 and 3 to give Sanction to the work already executed by NGO as per se Natural Justice and estoppels for period of 1st April 2016 to 31stMarch 2017 and Releasing the due Grant in-Aid that is Rs. 288,000.00, along with the Lawful Interests. 3. Directing the Respondent no 2 and 3 to ensure the crediting of the already sanctioned and released but yet unpaid Reimbursements of Rs 245330.00 along with the Lawful Interests for the period of lapse, to the Petitioner NGO’s account. Signature Not Verified Signature Not Verified Signed By:AMIT KUMAR Signed SHARMA Signing Date:16.05.2026W.P.(C) 663/2021 Page 1 of 6 By:PURUSHAINDRA 17:08:14 KUMAR KAURAV 4. Grant of Payment for the damages caused to the reputation of Petitioner NGO and for the prolonged mental, emotional harassment and financial loss caused to the Petitioner NGO and its beneficiaries. 5. Directing/ guiding the Union of India through Respondent no 1 and 2 to revise their policies regarding the amount of Grant- in-Aid in accordance with the Basic Minimum wages, to stop Labor Exploitation of NGO emplo