1 CWP-16675-2020 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 219 CWP-16675-2020 Date of Decision: 27.07.2026 Shiv Narain .....Petitioner VERSUS Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University And Another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR : Present Mr. Aman Gautam, Advocate for Mr. Deepak Vashishth, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kuldeep Sheoran, Advocate for Mr. Arun Khatri, Advocate for the respondent(s). **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, praying for certiorari the issuance of a writ in the nature of for quashing Advertisement No.08/2019 dated 12.09.2019 (Annexure P-1). A further prayer has been mandamus made for the issuance of a writ in the nature of directing the respondent-University to conduct a fresh interview in accordance with the PARUL VERMA 2026.07.28 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-16675-2020

guidelines issued by the UGC and to publish the merit list of the shortlisted candidates who qualified the screening process and were called for interview for the post of Assistant Professor pursuant to Advertisement No.08/2019 dated 12.09.2019 (Annexure P-1). The petitioner has also sought a direction to stay the operation of the impugned advertisement as well as the interview process scheduled pursuant thereto during the pendency of the present writ petition, and to direct the respondent-University to conduct a written examination for the domain test in terms of the said advertisement. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that present writ petition has become infructuous and prays that the same may kindly be disposed of accordingly. 3. In view of statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 4. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 27.07.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.07.28 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

1 CWP-16675-2020 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 219 CWP-16675-2020 Date of Decision: 27.07.2026 Shiv Narain .....Petitioner VERSUS Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University And Another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR : Present Mr. Aman Gautam, Advocate for Mr. Deepak Vashishth, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kuldeep Sheoran, Advocate for Mr. Arun Khatri, Advocate for the respondent(s). **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, praying for certiorari the issuance of a writ in the nature of for quashing Advertisement No.08/2019 dated 12.09.2019 (Annexure P-1). A further prayer has been mandamus made for the issuance of a writ in the nature of directing the respondent-University to conduct a fresh interview in accordance with the PARUL VERMA 2026.07.28 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-16675-2020

guidelines issued by the UGC and to publish the merit list of the shortlisted candidates who qualified the screening process and were called for interview for the post of Assistant Professor pursuant to Advertisement No.08/2019 dated 12.09.2019 (Annexure P-1). The petitioner has also sought a direction to stay the operation of the impugned advertisement as well as the interview process scheduled pursuant thereto during the pendency of the present writ petition, and to direct the respondent-University to conduct a written examination for the domain test in terms of the said advertisement. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that present writ petition has become infructuous and prays that the same may kindly be disposed of accordingly. 3. In view of statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 4. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 27.07.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.07.28 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.