$~115 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010233772026 + CONT.CAS(C) 955/2026 & CM APPL. 51478/2026 ZILLUR RAHMAN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Vansh Arora with Ms. Rashi Priya and Mr. Kartikeya Shrotriya, Advocates. (M): 9811414440 Email: vikasvicky@hotmail.com versus DR VINEET JOSHI SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION GOVERNMENT OF INDIA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Jivesh Kumar Tiwari, CGSC with Ms. Nandini Aggarwal and Ms. Samiksha, Advocates. (M): 9990166622 9811612855 Email:Nandiniaggarwal2209@gmail.com Jvsassociates201@gmail.com CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA O R D E R % 06.08.2026 CM APPL. 51478/2026 (For condonation of delay) 1. The present application has been filed on behalf of the respondent seeking condonation of delay of 46 days in filing the Compliance Affidavit. 2. Considering the submissions made before this Court, the delay is condoned. 3. The Compliance Affidavit filed on behalf of the respondent is taken on record. This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/08/2026 at 12:39:51 4. With the aforesaid directions, the present application is disposed of. CONT.CAS(C) 955/2026 5. The present petition has been filed alleging wilful disobedience of the order dated 27th January, 2026 passed in W.P.(C) 18631/2025, titled as Zillur Rahman Versus Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee through its Registrar & Ors. 6. Vide the aforesaid order dated 27th January, 2026, the following directions had been passed: “1. The petitioner’s appeal under Rule 17(a) of the Conduct Rules of Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee reads with Section 9 of the Institutions of Technology Act, 1961 against the office memorandum/order dated 05.05.2025 is pending before respondent no. 3-Department of Higher Education. 2. On 15.12.2025, the Court directed that the hearing on the appeal be expedited. However, nothing has been brought on record as to what steps thereafter have been taken by respondent no. 3. Furthermore, no one even appears to represent the said authority. 3. Under these circumstances, the Court deems it appropriate to direct respondent no.3 to decide the petitioner’s pending appeal within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order passed today. 4. With the aforesaid directions, the petition stands disposed of. 5. If the appeal is not decided within three months, the Court thereafter, shall be constrained to take up appropriate action against the said authority.” 7. Compliance Affidavit dated 31st July, 2026 has been filed on behalf of the respondent, wherein, it has been stated as follows: “xxx xxx xxx This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/08/2026 at 12:39:51 This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/08/2026 at 12:39:51 xxx xxx xxx” 8. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that since action has already been initiated by the respondent, they are satisfied, however, in case of any non-compliance by the respondent, they may be granted liberty to revive the present petition again. 9. Accordingly, considering the submissions made before this Court, the present petition is disposed of, as satisfied. 10. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to revive the present petition in case of any non-compliance. 11. The next date of 21st August, 2026 stands cancelled. MINI PUSHKARNA, J AUGUST 6, 2026 c This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/08/2026 at 12:39:51