Delhi High Court Fines Central Government Rs 20,000 for Concealing Facts in IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede's Promotion Case

Oct 19, 2025 11:56 am CST

The Delhi High Court has imposed a Rs 20,000 fine on the central government for concealing critical facts in IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's promotion case. The court dismissed the government's review petition of an August 28 order that directed authorities to implement Wankhede's promotion if recommended by UPSC. Wankhede, who gained notoriety during the Aryan Khan drug case, had his promotion delayed despite a favorable Central Administrative Tribunal ruling.