1 CWP-6313-2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 230 CWP-6313-2022 Date of Decision: 21.04.2026 Maninder Kaur .....Petitioner VERSUS State Of Punjab And Others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : None for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Nitin Kaushal, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR , J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India with a prayer for quashing the impugned order dated 17.08.2020 (Annexure P-8) as well as for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner on compassionate grounds as Peon/Class IV employee. 2. Today, the present case was called twice, but none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Even on the last two dates of hearing, i.e., 20.02.2024 and 30.01.2025, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. PARUL VERMA 2026.04.22 12:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-6313-2022 Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution, along with any pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 21.04.2026 Parul Verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.04.22 12:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.