IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 105 COCP-3013-2026 Date of Decision: 07.07.2026 Koshal Kumar ...Petitioner Versus Himmat Singh, Chairman, HSSC ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS SURI Present:- Mr. Rajat Mor, Advocate, for the petitioner. ***** VIKAS SURI, J. (Oral) 1. This petition has been filed for initiating proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for alleged wilful disobedience of common order dated 04.05.20226 (Annexure P-1) passed by this Court in a bunch of three writ petitions, including CWP-12488-2026, the operative part of which reads as under:- “Considering the aforesaid judgment referred to by the learned counsel for the petitioners passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in Rajasthan High Court and another Vs. Rajat Yadav and others (Supra) and also considering the fact that the petitioners have secured more than the cut off marks for the General category, it is directed that in the meantime, the petitioners shall be permitted to participate on provisional basis in the CET-2 examination.” 2. On an advance copy having been furnished, Mr. Deepak Sabherwal, Advocate, has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent and on instructions, submits that the selection process for the CET-2 HARISH KUMAR 2026.07.08 14:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment COCP-3013-2026 (2) examination comprises of three stages. The first being Physical Measurement Test (PMT), followed by Physical Screening Test (PST) for the candidates who qualify the PMT, whereafter they are required to undergo a Knowledge Test (KT). It is further submitted that, as the number of candidates to be assessed is huge, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (for short ‘the Commission’) does not intend to disturb the ongoing schedule. However, before the knowledge test is undertaken, the orders of this Court shall be positively complied with in letter and spirit, subject to the final order that may be passed in the writ petition. The Knowledge Test will be conducted for all together, including the petitioner. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in view of the categoric stand taken by the respondent, as noticed above, no useful purpose would be served by keeping this petition pending. He, however, reserves liberty to approach this Court again, in case the respondent defaults in taking the aforesaid steps. Accordingly, he does not press the present petition at this stage, with liberty aforesaid. 4. Ordered accordingly. ( VIKAS SURI ) July 07, 2026 JUDGE harish Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HARISH KUMAR 2026.07.08 14:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment