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2026 DAILYLAW 33439 (PNJ)

ETISHA DAS v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY TO DEPARTMENT YOUTH AFFAIR AND SPORTS

CWP/19447/2026 · 2026-07-20

Tribhuvan Dahiya

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CWP-19447-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 118 CWP-19447-2026 Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 Etisha Das …Petitioner(s) Versus Union of India and others …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Rupender Singh Ghanghas, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Sudhir Nar, Senior Panel Counsel for respondent no.1/UOI Ms. Arushi Lamba, Advocate for respondent no.2 Mr. Mohit Garg, Advocate for respondent no.4 Mr. Saurabh Jain, Advocate for respondent no.5 TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing first and second respondent to send the petitioner for the Asian Games 2026 to represent India in the sport Taekwondo under women over sixty-seven kg weight category. 2. Learned counsel for the UOI submits that in terms of the last order dated 03.07.2026, the representation has been decided. It is further submitted by learned counsel for the Indian Olympic Association that the petitioner’s name has been recommended by the Association for participation in the Asian PAYAL 2026.07.24 09:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-19447-2026 -2- Games, and stands forwarded to the Olympic Council of Asia as well as the Ministry concerned for the purpose. 3. In view of the statement made, learned counsel for the petitioner has no objection to the petition being disposed of. 4. Ordered accordingly. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 20.07.2026 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PAYAL 2026.07.24 09:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment