IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (113+228) CM-11688-CWP-2026 in/and CWP-27720-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision : August 26, 2026 Sandeep Kumar .. Petitioner Versus Union of India and others .. Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MINDERJEET YADAV Present: Ms. Rashi Shahrawat, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Bhavana Datta, Sr. Panel Counsel, for the respondent-UOI. HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI J. (ORAL) CM-11688-CWP-2026 Present application has been filed for placing on record the documents in compliance of the order dated 11.12.2023 on behalf of the respondents as Annexure R-1/A. Keeping in view the averments made in the application, which are duly supported by an affidavit, the application is allowed. Annexure R- 1/A is taken on record. CWP-27720-2023 (O&M) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Rule/Policy which is being brought into operation to throw the petitioner out of service is arbitrary, as even if a candidate selected in the Sports category is not represented the services team, he/she cannot be thrown out merely on the HARSHA RANI 2026.08.27 12:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CM-11688-CWP-2026 in/and 2 CWP-27720-2023 (O&M) ground of non-participation hence, the present writ petition may kindly be disposed of having been not pressed any further with liberty to challenge the said Rule/Policy in order to get the relief qua the termination of the services of the petitioner. 2. Ordered accordingly. 3. Civil miscellaneous application pending if any, also stands disposed of. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE August 26, 2026 (MINDERJEET YADAV) harsha JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : No HARSHA RANI 2026.08.27 12:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document