Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – Urvashi Sengar (IPS probationer); Respondents – Union of India & Anr.
- Nature of Proceeding: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22724/2026 arising from the High Court of Delhi's judgment dated 22-06-2026.
- Background: The petitioner, an IPS probationer, delivered a child on 20‑09‑2025. She volunteered for Phase‑II training scheduled to commence on 22‑06‑2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs Office Memorandum (effective from 23‑08‑1993) mandates a one‑year hiatus in training post‑delivery, leading the Department to deny her participation.
- Tribunal Intervention: The petitioner challenged the OM before the Central Administrative Tribunal, which, in a detailed order, permitted her to join the Phase‑II training subject to fulfilment of required undertakings, formalities, and medical conditions. The Tribunal also observed that earlier probationers Ms Anupama James and Ms Arti Singh had been granted similar exemptions.
- Court Proceedings: During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner argued that the OM should be construed to protect lady IPS probationers rather than to dis‑entitle them from training. The respondent’s notice was accepted by Dr M. Vishakhamurthy, AOR.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the learned Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to seek instructions on whether, at this stage, the petitioner can join the training scheduled from 22‑06‑2026.
- The matter was ordered to be listed for further hearing on 10‑07‑2026.
Topics: Legal; Civil Service Training