Writ of mandamus sought to frame a selection SOP for sportspersons in Punjab netball. State counsel stated the SOP was already finalised, circulated and implemented. Petition disposed of accordingly.
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CWP-21538-2026 -1-
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
117 CWP-21538-2026 Date of Decision: 17.07.2026
RAVIPREET SINGH AND OTHERS …Petitioner(s)
Versus
STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER …Respondent(s)
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA
Present:- M r. Varun Mittal, Advocate for t h e petitioners. M r. Satjot Singh Chahal, Assista n t Advocate General, Punjab.
TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral)
The petition has been filed seeki n g a writ of mandamus directin g the responde n ts to formulate the policy of Standard Operating Procedur e (SOP) for re c ruitment/selection of sportsp e rson for all upcoming netbal l activities, incl u ding championships and select i on trials in the State of Punjab. 2. Learned State counsel, on instr u ctions from Mr. Narinder Pa l Singh, Clerk, Sports Department, Punjab, su b mits that SOP for selection o f players has al r eady been finalised and circula t ed vide letter dated 11.02.2026 , a copy where o f is retained on the case file along with enclosures as Annexur e ‘A’. It has bee n implemented as well.
(TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE
17.07.2026 Ad Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No AMAN DUA 2026.07.20 10:14I attest to the accuracy and Whether reportable Yes/No authenticity of this judicial document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether respondents should be directed to formulate an SOP for recruitment and selection of sportspersons for netball activities in Punjab.
Ravipreet Singh
State of Punjab
Tribhuvan Dahiya
As recorded by the court registry
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