WA/29/2026 of UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. Vs RAKESH CHOPRA AND ORS. on 1 July 2026

1. Union of India, through the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Border Road Wing, South Block, New Delhi-110011.

2. Union of India, through the Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, North Block, New Delhi-110011.

3. Joint Secretary, Border Road, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence, Border Road Wing, South Block New Delhi-110011.

4. The Chief Engineer, Project Beacon, Old Air Field, Budgam, Rangreth, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir-190007.

5. The Chief Engineer, HQ Research & Development Estt. (BRO), Near William Carey University, Nongmynsong, Shillong, Meghalaya-793019. ..... Appellants

Vs.

1. Rakesh Chopra

2. Central Vigilance Commission, through Secretary, Satarkta Bhawan, Block-A, GPO Complex, INA New Delhi-23.

3. Lt. Gen. Raghu Srinivasan, the Director General Border Roads (DGBR), Border Road Organisation, Seema Sadak Bhawan, Ring Road, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi-110010 (since retired).

4. Lt. Gen. (Retd) Rajeev Chodhary, (former) DGBR, through Border Road Organisation, Seema Sadak Bhawan, Ring Road, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi-110010. ..... Respondents

Serial No.01 Supplementary List 2026:MLHC:668-DB

Coram:

Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge For the Appellants : Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI with

Ms. K. Gurung, Adv

For the Respondents : Mr. N.K. Gupta, Adv with

Ms. M. Surong, Adv for R/1

None for R/2-4

Pursuant to the order dated 29th June, 2026, Dr. Mozika, learned DGSI has taken instructions. On instructions, he seeks leave to withdraw the appeal with liberty to move before the learned Single Judge.

The appeal is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn with liberty as prayed.

(W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere)

Judge Chief Justice

Meghalaya 01.07.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:668-DB Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.07.07 10:25:04 IST Signature Not Verified