Delhi High Court flags parallel proceedings in Gymkhana Club reopening case

The Delhi High Court noted that parallel proceedings have emerged in the long‑standing dispute concerning the resumption of operations at the Gymkhana Club, a colonial‑era institution in the capital.
The bench observed that while one set of petitions seeks a directive for the club’s reopening, another set challenges the same on grounds of procedural irregularities, creating overlapping litigation.
Lawyers for the club and for opposing parties were instructed to coordinate with the bench to avoid conflicting orders, and the judges reserved further directions pending clarification of the respective claims.
The matter underscores the complexities of reviving heritage clubs in Delhi, where ownership, lease agreements and regulatory approvals often become entangled in protracted legal battles.