HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT JAMMU SWP No. 1379/2009 Goddi Bano …..Appellant(s)/Petitioner(s) Through: None Vs State of J&K and others .…. Respondent(s) Through: Mr. Meharban Singh, AAG for R-1 to 4 Mr. Anirudh Sharma, Advocate vice Mr. Rahul Pant, Sr. Advocate for R-5 Coram: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE WASIM SADIQ NARGAL, JUDGE ORDER 04.08.2026 1. The record reveals that there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner on 24.04.2026 and same is the position today as well. However, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the official respondents makes a categorical statement at the Bar that the petitioner is less meritorious than the last selected candidate figuring at Serial No. 5 and, therefore, on merits, the petitioner does not have a case. 2. Since none has appeared on behalf of the petitioner, the matter is, accordingly, dismissed for non-prosecution. 3. Interim direction, if any, shall stand vacated. (Wasim Sadiq Nargal) Judge Jammu 04.08.2026 Nikhil Sr. No. 42