Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023

Prathiba M. Singh

W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters

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The Delhi High Court directed continuous treatment for minors suffering from muscular dystrophy under the National Rare Diseases Policy, emphasizing the right to health and ordering government bodies to ensure uninterrupted therapy pending final adjudication.

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W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 13th October, 2023

W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & CM APPL. 19189/2020, 4237/2023
MASTER ARNESH SHAW ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Advocate.
Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.
Mr. Asif Ahmed, Advocate. (M:
9560995495)

VERSUS

UNION OF INDIA & ANR. ..... Respondents
Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain &
Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI.
Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar Adv. for UOI.
Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS).
Mr. Mr. Dharmender Verma and Mr. Vishal Singh, Advs. for BIRAC. Dr. Sheffali Gulati, (AIIMS).
Mr Dharmender Verma Adv., Mr. Vishal Singh Adv., Mr. Shantanu Garg Advocate for BIRAC (M:
9625777607).

JUDGMENT

(1) WITH + CONT.CAS(C) 415/2022 & CM APPL. 18280/2022 MASTER MEDHANSH JHAWAR @ MADHAV THROUGH HIS NATURAL GUARDIAN..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Advocate. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs. (M: 6370344354)

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RAJESH BHUSHAN & ORS...... Respondent Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Divyam Nandrajog, Panel Counsel, GNCTD with Mr. Mayank Kamra, Adv. for R-2. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar Adv. for UOI. (3) WITH + W.P.(C) 11610/2017 & CM APPLs. 27637/2018 FSMA INDIA CHARITABLE TRUST..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr.Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. (M: 9811101923) Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA AND ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Sameer Vashisht, ASC (Civil), GNCTD and Mr. Vanshay Kaul, Adv. for R-2. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Vijay Joshi, Sr. Panel Counsel & & Mr. Shubham Chaturvedi, Adv. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. Mr. Anand Grover, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Saurabh Chauhan, Mr. Varun Jain, Mr. Rohin Bhatt, Advs. for Intervenor. (M:9971540730) Mr. Pravin Anand, Mr. Shrawan Chopra & Ms Prachi Agarwal, Advs. (M:8800972785) (4) WITH W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters + W.P.(C) 2943/2020 & CM APPLs.10227/2020, 6633/2022, 7534/2023 ALISHBA KHAN..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Advocate. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA AND ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Anuj Aggarwal, ASC, GNCTD, Ms. Ayushi Bansal, Mr. Sanyam Suri and Ms. Arshya Singh, Advocates for R-2 and 4 (M:9891363718). Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (5) WITH + W.P.(C) 7756/2023 & CM APPL. 29934/2023 MASTER PUSPENDER THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (6) WITH + W.P.(C) 8200/2023 & CM APPL. 31454/2023 MASTER DRASHTANT JHALA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

JAYDEEP W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters SINGH JHALA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (7) WITH + W.P.(C) 8947/2023 & CM APPL. 33930/2023 DIVYANSH KARNANI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondent Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (8) WITH + W.P.(C) 8948/2023 & CM APPL. 33931/2023 ARJUN SHARMA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SANJEEV SHARMA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (9) WITH + W.P.(C) 8973/2023 & CM APPL. 34025/2023 ADVIK RAYAKAWAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar Adv. for UOI. Mr Neeraj, Mr Sahaj Garg, Mr. Deepanshu Badiwal & Mr Vedansh Anand, Advocates for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (10) WITH + W.P.(C) 8986/2023 & CM APPL. 34083/2023 LAKSHAY AGARWAL..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Anurag Ahluwalia, CGSC, Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant, Advocate. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (11) WITH + W.P.(C) 8996/2023 & CM APPL. 34122/2023 ADARSH SONI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar Adv. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr Neeraj, Mr Sahaj Garg, Mr. Deepanshu Badiwal & Mr Vedansh Anand, Advocates for UOI. Mr Abhishek Sharma, Miss Kritya Sinha, Mr. Pranshul Kulshreshtha, Advs. for R-5. (M: 8294621791) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (12) WITH + W.P.(C) 10782/2020 & CM APPL.33828/2020 AVIRAJ GARG, AGE 4 YEARS, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

ABHINAV GARG..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters versus UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Ms. Amrita Prakash, CGSC and Mr. Vishal Ashwani Mehta, Advocates (M:9818667963). Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI.s (13) WITH + W.P.(C) 322/2021 & CM APPL. 812/2021 KESHAV SHARMA AGE 12 YEARS THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SANJEEV KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ajay Digpaul and Mr. Kamal Digpaul with Ms. Swati Kwatra, Advocates for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (14) WITH + W.P.(C) 1491/2021 & CM APPLs. 4291/2021, 8671/2022 MASTER MEDHANSH JHAWAR @ MADHAV..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Advocate. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). (15) WITH + W.P.(C) 1511/2021 & CM APPLs. 4331/2021, 8616/2022 MASTER KENIT JHAWAR @ KESHAV..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Advocate. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Rishabh Sahu, Central Govt Sr. Counsel with Mr Sameer Sharma, Adv. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Ghanshyam Mishra, Advocate with Mr. Babli Chauhan, Adv. for R-1. (M: 9899794006) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). (16) WITH + W.P.(C) 1611/2021 & CM APPL. 4600/2021 LAKSHYA KUMAR GOYAL, 8 YRS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

VIPIN KUMAR.... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Bharathi Raju, Sr. Panel Counsel with Mr. Rohit Singh, for UOI. (M:9868895906) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (17) WITH + W.P.(C) 3662/2021 & CM APPLs. 11103/2021, 25590/2021, 32504/2021 PAYEL BHATTACHARYA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Aditya Chatterjee and Mr. Ishaan Karki, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Anuj Aggarwal, ASC, GNCTD, Ms. Ayushi Bansal, Mr. Sanyam Suri and Ms. Arshya Singh, Advocates for R-2 (M:9891363718). Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar Adv. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (18) WITH + W.P.(C) 3682/2021 & CM APPL.11153/2021 HARSHIT SONI, 16 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

TIKAM CHAND SONI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. T.P. Singh, Sr. Central Govt. Counsel for R-1 (M:9971579687). W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (19) WITH + W.P.(C) 3689/2021 & CM APPL.11179/2021 DHANANJAY BHARDWAJ, 11 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. AMIT KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Uniyal and Mr. Dhawal Uniyal, Advs for R-1 (M:9560806614). Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (20) WITH + W.P.(C) 3706/2021 & CM APPL. 11229/2021 KHUSHWANT BHARDWAJ, 7 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

NIKHIL BHARDWAJ..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjib Kumar Mohanty, Sr. Panel Counsel with Mr. Subesh K. Sahood, Adv. for R-1. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). (21) WITH + W.P. (C) 3707/2021 & CM APPL. 11230/2021 AARAV GARG, 5 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. VIVEK..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Siddharth Khatana, Advocate for UOI. (M:9811132326) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (22) WITH + W.P.(C) 3729/2021 & CM APPL.11269/2021 MANISH, 8 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PHOOL CHAND JAT & ANR.... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (23) WITH + W.P.(C) 3737/2021 & CM APPL. 11277/2021 SHOURYA MARU, 7 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

KAMAL KUMAR MARU..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ranvir Singh (CGSC) for R-1. (M:9818071061) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (24) WITH + W.P.(C) 3859/2021 & CM APPL. 11647/2021 SIDDHARTH SWARNKAR, 9 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

DINESH KUMAR SWARNKAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Anuj Aggarwal, ASC, GNCTD with Ms. Ayushi Bansal, Mr. Sanyam Suri and Ms. Arshya Singh Advocates for R-1 to 5 (M:9891363718). Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (25) WITH + W.P.(C) 4045/2021 & CM APPL. 12213/2021 UTKARSH INDRAJIT PAWAR, 10 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

INDRAJIT DAMAR PAWAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, Sr. Panel Counsel with Ms. Shweta, Advocate for UOI. Mr. Harish Kumar Garg and Ms. Khushboo Sharma, Advocates for UOI (M:9810150029). Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (26) WITH + W.P.(C) 4067/2021 & CM APPL. 12306/2021 ANSHU, 10 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

NARENDRA KUMAR YADAV …... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (27) WITH + W.P.(C) 4259/2021 & CM APPL. 12948/2021 ISHAAN, 10 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

RAJVIR SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Ripudam Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Vinod Tiwari, Adv. for R-1 & 3. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (28) WITH + W.P.(C) 4304/2021 & CM APPL. 13108/2021 TANAV HANDOO, 6 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. AMIT HANDOO..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Satya Ranjan, (Sr. Panal Counsel) with Mr. Kautilya Birat, Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (29) WITH W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters + W.P.(C) 4551/2021 & CM APPL. 13949/2021 SHAURYA DAHIYA, 7 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SATBIR DAHIYA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Avnish Singh, (SCGC) and Ms. Pushpalata Singh, Advocate. (M:8826437138) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Anurag Ahluwalia, CGSC with Tarveen Singh Nanda, Govt. Pleader. (M: 8826437138) (30) WITH + W.P.(C) 4812/2021 & CM APPL. 14844/2021 NIKHIL YOGENDERSINGH CHOUDARY, 17 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

YOGENDERSINGH P CHOUDARY..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ranvir Singh (CGSC) for R-1. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters (31) WITH + W.P.(C) 5394/2021 & CM APPL. 16683/2021 UDAYVEER SINGH GULERIA, 7 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

RAMESH GULERIA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (32) WITH + W.P.(C) 5395/2021 & CM APPL. 16686/2021 MASTER AYUSHMAN CHATURVEDI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Anurag Ojha and Mr. Deepak Somani, Advocate. Mr. Deepak Somani, Advocate. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Niraj Kumar, Sr. Central Govt. Counsel for UOI. Ms. Varsha Sharma on behalf of Mr. Jawahar Raja, ASC, GNCTD Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (33) WITH + W.P.(C) 9684/2021 AADHYAN JAISWAL 11 YEARS OLD THROUGH HIS NEXT W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH ANIL KUMAR JAISWAL..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Divyam Nandrajog, Panel Counsel, GNCTD with Mr. Mayank Kamra, Adv. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (34) WITH + W.P.(C) 14317/2021 & CM APPLs. 45148/2021, 14521/2023 SHREYANSH AARAV, 11 YEARS OLD, THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL MOTHER SMT.

KANCHAN KAMINI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar Adv. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (35) WITH + W.P.(C) 1182/2022 & CM APPL. 3442/2022 INSHA MINOR THROUGH HER NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH IRSHAD AHMAD SOFI..... Petitioner W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Uniyal & Mr. Dhawal Uniyal, Advs for R-1. (M:9560806614) Mr. Rishikesh Kumar ASC-GNCTD, with Mr Aditya Raj, Mr. Muhammad Zaid, Mr. Sheenu Priya, Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shukla & Mr Sumit Choudhary, (Advocates) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (36) WITH + W.P.(C) 1054/2023 and CM APPL. 4164/2023 MASTER TUSHAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. JAI PRAKASH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh, CGSC with Ms. Vidhi Jain, Advocate for UOI. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr Hardik Bedi GP for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters (37) WITH + W.P.(C) 1079/2023 and CM APPL. 4248/2023 MASTER RUDRA PAWAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL MOTHER SMT. ANU VISHNOI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Dr. Nabendu Sekhar Chatterjee, from ICMR. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj CGSC with Mr Hardik Bedi GP for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. (38) AND + W.P.(C) 2614/2023 KARAN, 14 YEARS OLD THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

VIJAY KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Ms. Sonia Sharma, Ms. Neha Chugh, Mr. Vijay Chandra Jha, Adv. Ms. Purva Chugh & Mr. Tushant, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Nitinjya Chaudhry, Sr Panel Counsel with Mr. Abhishek, GP (M- 9810103680). Mr. Abhishek Khanna, Adv. for R-1. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Adv. for (AIIMS) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters (39) WITH + W.P.(C) 4495/2023 & CM APPL.17190/2023 PARAS JAIN THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SANDEEP JAIN..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. (M: 9811101923) Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, Advocate, SPC, UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh, CGSC with Ms. Vidhi Jain, Adv. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (40) WITH + W.P.(C) 4502/2023 & CM APPL.17238/2023 SHREYANSH VERMA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

DHEERAJ KANT VERMA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Raj Kumar Yadav, Advocate for UOI. (M:9818836222) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). (41) WITH W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters + W.P.(C) 4526/2023 & CM APPL.17321/2023 MASTER LAKSHYAVED KALISHARAN THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL MOTHER SHILPA RAMESH …. Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Virender Pratap Singh Charak and Ms.Shubhra Parashar Advocates for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). (42) WITH + W.P.(C) 4535/2023 & CM APPL.17331/2023 MASTER CHINMAY BARUPAL THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

ASHOK KUMAR BARUPAL..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Ms Monika Arora ( CGSC), Mr Yash Tyagi, Adv & Mr Subhrodeep, Adv. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters (43) WITH + W.P.(C) 4536/2023 & CM APPL.17333/2023 MADHAV SHARMA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

NEERAJ SHARMA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Sushil Raaja, SPC, UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). (44) WITH + W.P.(C) 4538/2023 & CM APPL.17337/2023 SANDEEP KALIA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Mukul Singh CGSC, Ms. Ira Singh, Adv. for R-1. (M:

9971359513) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). (45) WITH + W.P.(C) 4539/2023 & CM APPL.17340/2023 RAJVEER SRIVASTAVA THROUGH HIS W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

RAJESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Mukul Singh CGSC, Ms. Ira Singh, Advocate for R-1. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). (46) WITH + W.P.(C) 4591/2023 & CM APPL. 17548/2023 VANSH THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

VIPIN KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Ms Monika Arora ( CGSC), Mr Yash Tyagi, Adv & Mr Subhrodeep, Adv. Mr. Mukul Singh CGSC, Ms. Ira Singh, Advocate for R-1. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). (47) WITH + W.P.(C) 5102/2023 & CM APPL.19968/2023 W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters PRANSHU NAMDAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PARIXIT NAMDHAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocates. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Ms. Ritu Reniwal (SPC UOI). Ms Prerna Dhall & Mr Ripu Dhiman, Advocates (M- 8920466138) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (48) WITH + W.P.(C) 5726/2023 & CM APPL. 22436/2023 MASTER HARENDER THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SUNDER SINGH & ANR...... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr.Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. (M: 9811101923) Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr Neeraj, Mr Sahaj Garg, Mr. Deepanshu Badiwal & Mr Vedansh Anand, Advocates for UOI.. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi, Advocate for (AIIMS). Mr. Sudarshan Rajan, Mr. Hitain Bajaj and Mr. Mahesh Kumar, Advocates for R-4. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (49) WITH + W.P.(C) 5753/2023 & CM APPL. 22528/2023 VINAY THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

MEHAR SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr.Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. (M: 9811101923) Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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8010414123) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (50) WITH + W.P.(C) 6089/2023 & CM APPL. 23902/2023 MASTER SAIANSH THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

AVTAR SINGH MALHOTRA. Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr.Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. (M: 9811101923) Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ORS...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi & Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advs. for (AIIMS). Mr Krishna Senior Panel Counsel, W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Mr Hardik Bedi GP. (M:

8010414123) Mr. Kirtiman Singh, CGSC with Ms. Vidhi Jain, Adv. for UOI. (51) WITH + W.P.(C) 7549/2023 and CM APPL. 29273/2023 MASTER CHUNNU YADAV THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SANJEEV KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Gokul Sharma (GP) for R-1. (M- 9045885304) Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) Ms Prerna Dhall & Mr Ripu Dhiman, Advocates (M- 8920466138) Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. (52) WITH + W.P.(C) 7553/2023 and CM APPL. 29299/2023 MASTER HARSHIT PAWAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PRAVEEN KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Kumar Utkarsh, Adv. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (53) WITH + W.P.(C) 7644/2023 and CM APPLS. 29628-29/2023 MASTER SATYAKI ADAK THROUGH HIS NATURAL GUARDIAN..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Advocate. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate. Mr. Ankit Verma, Advocate. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (54) WITH + W.P.(C) 10031/2023 and CM APPL. 38666/2023 ADITYA KUMAR YADAV THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. PREM SHANKAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) (55) WITH + W.P.(C) 10063/2023 and CM APPL. 38727/2023 SUMIT KUMAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

AMARJIT SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) Mr Neeraj, Mr Sahaj Garg, Mr. Deepanshu Badiwal & Mr Vedansh Anand, Advocates for UOI. (56) AND + W.P.(C) 10064/2023 and CM APPL. 38728/2023 ADITYA SONI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

MUKESH KUMAR SONI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) (57) WITH + W.P.(C) 10606/2023 & CM APPL. 41165/2023 UMANAND KUMAR SONI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL GRANDFATHER SH.

NANDU PRASAD SONI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Vineet Dhanda, CGSC with Mr. Durga D. Vashist, Adv. for R-1. (M:9811013810) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) (58) WITH + W.P.(C) 10867/2023 & CM APPL. 42110/2023 W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters PARTH KAMBOJ THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PARDEEP KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) (59) WITH + W.P.(C) 10870/2023 & CM APPL. 42114/2023 PARV INSAN THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

WAZIR SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Tanveer Oberoi (M:9958935556) and Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Advocate (M:9811232066) (65) WITH + W.P.(C) 12222/2023 & CM APPL. 48011/2023 W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters SAKSHAM JANGLA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PARVEEN KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (66) WITH + W.P.(C) 13172/2023 & CM APPL. 52098/2023 TANUJ THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER MR.

SUDHIR KUMAR & ANR...... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (67) WITH + W.P.(C) 13173/2023 & CM APPL. 52099/2023 AMAN MEENA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SAMAY SINGH MEENA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (68) WITH + W.P.(C) 13174/2023 & CM APPL. 52100/2023 HARSHIT RAJPUT THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL MOTHER SMT.

MEENA RAJPUT..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (69) WITH + W.P.(C) 13175/2023 & CM APPL. 52102/2023 PARMARTH KAPOOR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL MOTHER MS.

SURABHI BHARDWAJ..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (70) WITH + W.P.(C) 13177/2023 & CM APPL. 52129/2023 HARSHIL MEHANDIRATTA & ANR...... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. (71) WITH + W.P.(C) 13179/2023 & CM APPL. 52133/2023 MANVIK KHANGWAL THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PARVEEN KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (72) WITH + W.P.(C) 13180/2023 & CM APPL. 52134/2023 W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters GAURAV KAPOOR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. (73) WITH + W.P.(C) 13186/2023 & CM APPL. 52141/2023 SOUMYA MISHRA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

VINOD KUMAR MISHRA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (74) WITH + W.P.(C) 13187/2023 & CM APPL. 52142/2023 SUMIT VERMA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL MOTHER SMT.

KRISHNA DEVI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (75) WITH + W.P.(C) 13188/2023 & CM APPL. 52145/2023 VIKASH MEENA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (76) WITH + W.P.(C) 13190/2023 & CM APPL. 52148/2023 REHAN THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

VINAY KAMAL..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (77) WITH + W.P.(C) 13191/2023 & CM APPL. 52149/2023 YASH THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. MONU..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (78) WITH + W.P.(C) 13192/2023 & CM APPL. 52152/2023 AARUSH PRITHWANI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

BHISHAM PRITHWANI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (79) WITH + W.P.(C) 13193/2023 & CM APPL. 52153/2023 MANAV PALSANIA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

AJAY KUMAR PALSANIA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

VERSUS

UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (80) WITH + W.P.(C) 13196/2023 & CM APPL. 52158/2023 HIMANSHU SHARAMA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

VISHAL SHARAMA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

VERSUS

UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (81) WITH + W.P.(C) 13197/2023 & CM APPL. 52159/2023 MRADUL MISHRA..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (82) WITH + W.P.(C) 13236/2023 & CM APPL. 52311/2023 YASH RAJ SINGH THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

DHARMENDER SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondent Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (83) WITH W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters + W.P.(C) 13237/2023 & CM APPL. 52314/2023 PARMEET SINGH THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

KULDEEP SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (84) WITH + W.P.(C) 13239/2023 & CM APPL. 52319/2023 MOHIT THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

SURENDER SINGH..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (85) WITH + W.P.(C) 13240/2023 & CM APPL. 52321/2023 MOHAMMAD ARSHAD THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

MOHAMMAD HANIF..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (86) WITH + W.P.(C) 13259/2023 & CM APPL. 52378/2023 SAHIL THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

MAHESH YADAV..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (87) WITH + W.P.(C) 13260/2023 & CM APPL. 52379/2023 VISHWAS GOYAL THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

MANGLESH GOYAL..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. (88) WITH + W.P.(C) 13304/2023 & CM APPL. 52496/2023 VIHAAN GUPTA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

GAURAV KUMAR..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (89) WITH + W.P.(C) 13379/2023 & CM APPL. 52805/2023 SAMEER LAMBA THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH. HANSRAJ..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (90) WITH + W.P.(C) 13389/2023 & CM APPL. 52855/2023 SALMAN KHAN THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters NATURAL FATHER SH.

HUSAIN ALI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Shubham Prasad, G.P. for UOI. (M: 9712533333) Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (91) WITH + W.P.(C) 13417/2023 & CM APPL. 53006/2023 HENIL PATEL THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PANKAJ KUMAR PATEL..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, and Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Shubham Prasad, G.P. for UOI. (M: 9712533333) (93) WITH + W.P.(C) 13449/2023 & CM APPL. 53114/2023 HENILKUMAR PRAJAPATI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

KANAIYALAL W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters PRAJAPATI..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Mr. Shashank Gar, CGSC with Mr. Vanshul Pali, Adv. for R-1. (94) WITH + W.P.(C) 13453/2023 & CM APPL. 53123/2023 TIRTH RAVI KHAIRNAR THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURALFATHER SH.

KHAINAR RAVI BHAI..... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (95) WITH + W.P.(C) 13456/2023 & CM APPL. 53134/2023 RUDRA KIRTI KUMAR PATEL THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURALFATHER SH.

KIRTI KUMAR HIRABHAI PATEL..... Petitioners W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

VERSUS

UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (96) WITH + W.P.(C) 13469/2023 & CM APPL. 53236/2023 JEET GOSAI THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND AND NATURAL FATHER SH.

PRAGNESHGIRI PRAVINGIRI GOSAI..... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs.

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UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. (97) AND + W.P.(C) 13475/2023 ANUJ KUMAR..... Petitioners Through: Mr. Ashok Agarwal, Mr. Kumar Utkarsh & Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advs. Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla, Advs. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters UNION OF INDIA & ANR...... Respondents Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh CGSC, Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Ms. Vidhi Jain & Ms. Anvi Garg Adv., Advs for UOI. Ms Seema Singh, Adv. UOI R[1]. (M:

8588871365) Mr. Shashank Garg, CGSC with Mr. Vanshul Pali, Adv. for R-1. CORAM: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH Prathiba M. Singh J. (Oral)

1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

2. At the outset, it is pointed out by ld. Counsels that W.P.(C) 1012/2023 titled Ratnesh Kumar Jigyasu v. Union of India has been filed before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, 1950. It is submitted that the said petition has been filed on behalf of 251 persons, a majority of whom are minors suffering from muscular dystrophy, seeking formulation of a national plan for treatment. The said petition was listed before the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 6th October, 2023 wherein the following order has been passed:

“1 Mr. Utsav Bains, counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution has been invoked on behalf of 251 persons, a majority of whom are minors, suffering from Muscular Dystrophy. 2 Counsel submits that Muscular Dystrophy is broadly categorized into three groups Group 1, Group II and Group III. Financial assistance is made available for the treatment of patients falling in Group I since the treatment is stated to be a one-time treatment. However, it has been

W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters submitted that such treatment is not necessarily available to those in Group II and Group III. Hence, a national plan is sought for dealing with such patients.

3. Ld. counsels submit that this petition is now listed on 6th November, 2023 tentatively as per the Supreme Court’s website.

4. This Court on 3rd August, 2023 had passed the following order:

12. One of the major issues that have been repeatedly highlighted to this Court is the non-continuation of medication to DMD patients who are 14 in number due to exhaustion of funds provided under the National Rare Diseases Policy, 2021. These patients have already received treatment till about March-April this year under the Policy. The concern of these patients and their parents is that if further doses are not administered, it would have an adverse impact on their health.

13. In the next meeting of the NRDC, a specific position shall be taken on how to proceed with these 14 DMD patients who have already received medical doses.

5. On the last date, a status report was placed on record by the National Rare Diseases’ Committee (NRDC) to the effect that the Chairman had made an appeal to the companies in respect of the 14 patients to ensure continuous treatment. However, today the Court has been informed that the treatment has not started till date. Upon a few queries put by the Court, it appears that the assurance stated to have been given by the companies is not clear. W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters

6. The NRDC shall obtain specific assurance from the companies and upon obtaining the same, direct Dr. Madhulika Kabra and her team to proceed with the treatment of these 14 patients. The issue shall be considered by the NRDC on 17th October, 2023, which is the next meeting of the Committee.

7. Insofar as other issues such as negotiation of prices for procurement of medicines for rare diseases are concerned, the Court has been informed that the final meeting of the Committee is scheduled on 17th October, 2023 for negotiations with the companies and the report of the Committee is likely to be finalised by 31st October, 2023.

8. On behalf of Roche, it is submitted by Mr. Pravin Anand, ld. Counsel that the proposal from Roche has already been submitted in a sealed envelope to the NRDC.

9. It has been pointed out by Mr. Rahul Malhotra, ld. Counsel, that insofar as the Petitioner in W.P.(C) 1491/2021 i.e., Medhansh Jhawar and W.P.(C) 1511/2021 i.e., Kenith Jhawar is concerned, despite specific orders of the Court on 1st September, 2023 that their treatment shall be continued till the next date, their treatment has been stopped by AIIMS. It is submitted that the next dose which was to be received on 12th October, 2023 has not been administered. Mr. Rahul Malhotra, ld. Counsel submits that their father approached Dr. Madhulika Kabra personally who completely refused to continue the treatment.

10. The order dated 1st September, 2023 passed by the Court brooks no ambiguity and the same is extracted below: “7. Ld. counsel for the Petitioner has also placed on record an email which he has received from M/s W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters Sarepta. However, after having heard the submissions from ld. Counsels for the parties, this Court is of the opinion that the Committee ought to continue its deliberations with the companies and put up its final proposal by the next date of hearing.

8. Insofar as Medhansh Jhawar and Kenith Jhawar in W.P.(C) 1491/2021 & W.P.(C) 1511/2021 are concerned, these two children have received treatment both from Rs.50 lakhs, as provided by the National Rare Diseases Policy, 2022 which is provided by the Government, as also through crowd funding through other sources.

9. If the funds are exhausted for these two candidates, who are already undergoing treatment, it is directed that AIIMS shall continue to give the treatment to these two children till the matter is heard on the next date. Insofar as Ms. Alishba Khan is concerned, the treatment has already recommenced.”

11. It is clear that the medicines that these children have received would be completely rendered useless if the treatment is not continued. The order is crystal clear that the treatment of these children has to be continued. Accordingly, Dr. Madhulika Kabra shall immediately recommence their treatment until further orders of this Court.

12. It is submitted by Mr. Oberoi, ld. Counsel that AIIMS has filed a report in respect of the four writ petitioners. The report is as under:

S. No. Case No. Name Type of Disorder Ambulation Status Whether amenable to treatment 1 W.P.(C) 6089/2023 Saiansh DMD - Exon 45-50 deletion Nonambulatory Amenable to Exon-51 skipping therapy 2 W.P.(C) Umanand DMD - Non- Amenable to W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters 10606/2023 Kumar Soni Exon 48-50 deletion ambulatory Exon 51 skipping 3 W.P.(C) 10867/2023 Parth Kamboj DMD - Exon 44 deletion Nonambulatory Not Amenable to Exon 45 skipping 4 W.P.(C) 10870/2023 Parv Insan DMD - Exon 46-50 deletion Ambulatory Not Amenable to Exon skipping

13. List on 2nd November, 2023. W.P.(C) 12222/2023 & CM APPL. 48011/2023 W.P.(C) 13172/2023 & CM APPL. 52098/2023 W.P.(C) 13173/2023 & CM APPL. 52099/2023 W.P.(C) 13174/2023 & CM APPL. 52100/2023 W.P.(C) 13175/2023 & CM APPL. 52102/2023 W.P.(C) 13177/2023 & CM APPL. 52129/2023 W.P.(C) 13179/2023 & CM APPL. 52133/2023 W.P.(C) 13180/2023 & CM APPL. 52134/2023 W.P.(C) 13186/2023 & CM APPL. 52141/2023 W.P.(C) 13187/2023 & CM APPL. 52142/2023 W.P.(C) 13188/2023 & CM APPL. 52145/2023 W.P.(C) 13190/2023 & CM APPL. 52148/2023 W.P.(C) 13191/2023 & CM APPL. 52149/2023 W.P.(C) 13192/2023 & CM APPL. 52152/2023 W.P.(C) 13193/2023 & CM APPL. 52153/2023 W.P.(C) 13196/2023 & CM APPL. 52158/2023 W.P.(C) 13197/2023 & CM APPL. 52159/2023 W.P.(C) 13236/2023 & CM APPL. 52311/2023 W.P.(C) 13237/2023 & CM APPL. 52314/2023 W.P.(C) 13239/2023 & CM APPL. 52319/2023 W.P.(C) 13240/2023 & CM APPL. 52321/2023 W.P.(C) 13259/2023 & CM APPL. 52378/2023 W.P.(C) 13260/2023 & CM APPL. 52379/2023 W.P.(C) 13304/2023 & CM APPL. 52496/2023 W.P.(C) 13379/2023 & CM APPL. 52805/2023 W.P.(C) 13389/2023 & CM APPL. 52855/2023 W.P.(C) 5315/2020 & connected matters W.P.(C) 13417/2023 & CM APPL. 53006/2023 W.P.(C) 13449/2023 & CM APPL. 53114/2023 W.P.(C) 13453/2023 & CM APPL. 53123/2023 W.P.(C) 13456/2023 & CM APPL. 53134/2023 W.P.(C) 13469/2023 & CM APPL. 53236/2023 W.P.(C) 13475/2023

14. These are fresh petitions filed by children who are suffering from rare diseases seeking directions to the Respondents to provide continuous and uninterrupted treatment to the them.

15. Issue notice. Let AIIMS examine the case of these patients and place its report by the next date of hearing.

16. List on 2nd November, 2023.

PRATHIBA M. SINGH JUDGE OCTOBER 13, 2023 dj/sk

Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.

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