Chandigarh, Feb. 28 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday sought a response on a petition challenging the appointment of Jagdeep Singh as vice-chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala.

The bench of justice Suvir Sehgal sought responses from the state government, the university and the Centre, and posted the matter for hearing on May 26. Singh was appointed vice-chancellor in May 2025.

The petition was filed by Pushpinder Singh Gill, a professor and an applicant for the post. The plea alleges that the selection process was "completely flawed" and contrary to the statutory mandate. It further claims that the appointment amounted to a colourable exercise of powers by the official respondents and an attempt to sideline merit.

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