The Delhi High Court refused to grant an interim stay on an order requiring the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises [1].
The decision leaves the historic institution facing a deadline to exit its high-security location in Lutyens' Delhi, affecting thousands of members and a significant land area in the capital's core.
The Union Government has ordered the club to vacate the 27.3-acre site by June 5, 2026 [1, 3]. The government said defence and public-security concerns were the primary reasons for the eviction notice [1].
Other reports indicate that financial disputes are also a factor in the row. The club reportedly owes unpaid dues totaling ₹47.58 crore [3].
The legal battle reached the Delhi High Court on May 27, 2026, as the club sought to block the eviction [2]. The court's refusal to provide a stay means the government's timeline remains in effect.
Approximately 14,000 members are now in limbo as the club challenges the order [3]. The premises occupy a sensitive zone in Lutyens' Delhi, where the government maintains strict control over land use for security reasons [3].
The club members said the eviction is unjustified. Despite these objections, the court did not find sufficient grounds to halt the process before the June deadline [1, 2].
“The Delhi High Court refused to grant an interim stay on an order requiring the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises”
The refusal of the High Court to grant a stay suggests that the Union Government's security and administrative priorities currently outweigh the club's tenure. If the eviction proceeds, it will signal a stricter approach to land management in the high-security Lutyens' zone, particularly regarding the recovery of government dues and the prioritization of national security over private institutional interests.
