Authority: Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

Order Date: 15 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Hema Kaushik; Respondents: Indian Red Cross Society Haryana (and other respondents).
  • The petition challenged the selection of respondent No.4 within the Indian Red Cross Society Haryana.
  • The petitioner argued that the selection should be stayed; however, the appointment was not stayed and the respondent continued in service.
  • During the pendency of the petition, the respondent was promoted.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held the petition to be infructuous because the challenged appointment was not stayed and the respondent remained employed and received a promotion.
  • Accordingly, the Court ordered the dismissal of the petition.

Topics: Legal; Employment