Supreme Court asks High Court to consider plea against Centre’s decision to take over Delhi Gymkhana Club

The Supreme Court permitted them to move the High Court, subject to objections that may be raised by the other side regarding maintainability and other legal oppositions. | Photo Credit: S. Subramanium

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) asked the Delhi High Court to consider a plea by 11 members of the Delhi Gymkhana Club, who had challenged the Centre's decision to take over the club's 27.3-acre premises and the subsequent eviction proceedings.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was told by senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the members, that the Delhi High Court had refused to entertain their plea on the ground that only the club could challenge the Centre's decision. Mr. Singh said the High Court had asked the members to get a clarification from the Supreme Court that they could also move the plea there.