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Delhi High Court Judge Recuses From Gymkhana Club Eviction Case
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News18•07-10-2026, 12:45
Delhi High Court Judge Recuses From Gymkhana Club Eviction Case
- •Justice Prateek Jalan recused himself from hearing the lawsuit regarding the Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction, stating personal involvement and discomfort.
- •The case involves a lawsuit by the Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd Staff Welfare Association challenging the Centre's lease termination and eviction orders.
- •The L&DO terminated the colonial-era club's perpetual lease on May 22, citing the need to strengthen defence infrastructure.
- •Staff and club members filed separate lawsuits seeking to protect their livelihoods and challenge the eviction notice.
- •The Centre previously assured that no coercive action would be taken regarding the eviction for the time being.
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Justice Prateek Jalan recused himself because he felt there was "too much personal involved" and stated that "there are matters where one does not trust one's own judgement," noting he would feel more comfortable if another judge heard it.
The Land and Development Office terminated the colonial-era club's perpetual lease deed and demanded the return of its 27.3-acre premises on Safdarjung Road on the grounds of "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure".
Separate lawsuits were filed by Gymkhana member Vijay Khurana—supported by over 500 club members—and the Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd Staff Welfare Association, which sought to protect their livelihoods and fundamental rights.
