CWP No. 20642-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 20642-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 10.07.2026 Ramandeep Sandhu and ors. ....Petitioners versus The Panjab University & ors. ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Mr. R.K. Arora, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Jugam Arora, Advocate, for the petitioners. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA , J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition is filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus quashing order dated 03.06.2026, whereby the services of the petitioners as Assistant Professor Guest Faculty have been discontinued with immediate effect. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that he would be satisfied if direction be issued to the respondents to decide the statutory appeal filed by the petitioners dated 12/13.06.2026 (P-14) in a time bound manner. 3. In view of the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the statutory appeal filed by the petitioners on 12/13.06.2026 (P-14) preferably within a period of two months. 4. Pending application (s) if any also stands disposed of. July 10, 2026 (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) Gaurav Arora JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No GAURAV ARORA 2026.07.10 15:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document