Deepak Kaushik & ORS v. Union Of India & ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-9129-2016 (O&M) Date of decision:- 28.04.2022 Deepak Kaushik and others

...Petitioners

Versus

Union of India and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVI SHANKER JHA, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN PALLI

Present:

Mr. Amit Jain, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Chetan Slathia, Advocate, for the petitioners.

Mr. Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India, with Mr. Shobit Phutela, Advocate, for the respondent-Union of India. Mr. Deepak Agnihotri, Advocate, for the respondent-Panjab University.

* * * * RAVI SHANKER JHA, C.J. (ORAL) AMIT KUMAR 2022.05.02 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Learned senior counsel for the petitioners submits that the matter is under active consideration of the Syndicate/Senate of the respondent-Panjab University.

In view of the aforesaid statement, and as the issue in question is already under consideration of the respondent-Panjab University, it would rather be expedient, at this stage, to dispose of the petition, in terms of the aforesaid statement.

Ordered accordingly.

However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case and, therefore, the authorities would be at liberty to examine the matter, keeping all facts and facets into consideration, in accordance with law.

(RAVI SHANKER JHA) CHIEF JUSTICE (ARUN PALLI) JUDGE 28.04.2022 AK Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No