Sudhir Kakkar v. Union Govt. Of India And ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-14651-2001 (O&M) Decided on : 20.02.2026 SUDHIR KAKKAR

...Petitioner

Versus

UNION GOVT. OF INDIA AND ORS.

. . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS SURI PRESENT: None for the appellant.

Mr. Harneet Singh Oberoi, Advocate for respondents-UOI.

**** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J. (Oral) 1.

Perusal of the file reveals that no one has been appearing on behalf of the petitioner since the year 2002, 2.

The present writ petition relates to the fixing of the minimum education qualification/retirement age of the candidates who are contesting the election of the Member of the legislative assembly. 3.

Probably, the petitioner might not be interested in pursuing the present remedy after a period of 25 years.

4.

Accordingly, the present petition stands dismissed for nonprosecution. 5.

Pending civil miscellaneous application, if any, stands disposed of., (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE ( VIKAS SURI ) JUDGE 20.02.2026 Riya Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No RIYA 2026.02.20 17:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document