Supreme Court stays IAS officer's reinstatement pending appeal hearing
The case involves the Union of India seeking special leave to appeal a High Court judgment regarding the reinstatement of IAS officer Rinku Dhugga. The core issue before the Supreme Court is the status of her reinstatement, which the Court has stayed pending the hearing of the appeal.
Petitioner: Union of India & Ors.; Respondent: Rinku Dhugga; Bench: Hon'ble The Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
- Issue notice returnable on 13.10.2026 (NMD).
- Notice accepted by Mr. Ashish Pandey, AOR, on behalf of the respondent.
- Counter affidavit to be filed within two weeks.
- Rejoinder to be filed within one week after the counter affidavit.
- Reinstatement of the respondent is stayed in the meantime.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement Of IAS Officer Who Emptied Delhi Stadium To Walk Her Dog |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Union of India v RINKU DHUGGA| SLP (c) No. 25799/2026Click Here To Read OrderFor the Petitioner(s): Ms. Aishwarya Bhati, A.S.G.; Ms. Gargie |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |