Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 17 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Maninder Singh and others (petitioners) filed a petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus to cancel and reconduct the recruitment examinations held from 21 February 2026 to 01 March 2026 for Group A, Group B and Group C posts.
- Respondents: State of Punjab and others, including Respondent No.4 – Managing Director, Sugarfed, Punjab.
- Background: The petitioners previously obtained an order dated 20 March 2026 (CWP No.8576 of 2026) directing the Managing Director of Sugarfed, Punjab to pass a speaking order. That speaking order was issued on 29 May 2026, disposing of a representation filed by the petitioners on 09 March 2026. The present petition sought to challenge that speaking order.
- Counsel: Mr. H.S. Kehal appeared for the petitioners; Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab, represented the State; Mr. Subhash Ahuja represented respondents No.5 & 6.
Final Outcome
- The petitioners voluntarily withdrew the instant petition, with liberty to file a fresh petition on the same cause of action but with better particulars, specifically to impugn the speaking order dated 29 May 2026 (Annexure R‑1).
- The Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn and ordered that any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Recruitment Examination