Desh Bhagat University Through His Registrar v. Sudhansh Pant, Secretary And Others

Sr. No.114

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH COCP-117-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 11th March 2026 DESH BHAGAT UNIVERSITY ........Petitioner versus SUDHANSH PANT, SECRETARY AND OTHERS ........Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN

Present:

Mr. Ashir Gulati, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Gurmeet Kaur Gill, Senior Panel Counsel, for respondent No.1-UOI.

Mr. Balwinder Singh, AAG, Punjab, assisted by Mr. Raj Kumar, Clerk, for respondent No.5.

HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN, J. (ORAL) 1.

Learned counsel for the parties are ad idem that as per the order dated 28.01.2026, passed by the Larger Bench in LPA-1648-2025 and other connected matters, there is an interim stay.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the present petition at this stage seeking liberty to file afresh at the appropriate stage.

3.

Dismissed as withdrawn with aforesaid liberty. 4.

Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN) JUDGE 11th March 2026 simran Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No SIMRANDEEP KAUR 2026.03.13 10:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document