Supreme Court sets aside High Court order in Goa weightlifting coach dispute

The case concerns a dispute over the selection for the post of Coach (Grade-IV) in weightlifting in the State of Goa, specifically regarding the fairness of the selection process and the procedural fairness of a High Court order passed without hearing the appellant.

Who it concerns: Petitioner: Vaishnavi S. Ugadekar; Respondents: The State of Goa & Ors.; Bench: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Shree Chandrashekar.

What the court decided

• The impugned order of the High Court is set aside.
• The Writ Petition preferred by respondent No. 4 is restored to its original number for a decision afresh on merits.
• The appellant is directed to be impleaded as a party before the High Court.
• The High Court is directed to decide the matter afresh after affording an opportunity of hearing to both parties.
• The interim order passed by the Supreme Court remains in operation during the pendency of the Writ Petition.
• The High Court is instructed not to be influenced by its previous order or the Supreme Court's order, and to decide the matter on its own merits.

Also in the document

• The Court noted that the appellant and respondent No. 4 are the only two candidates competing for the post.
• The Court requested the High Court to decide the matter at the earliest.
• The order was passed on October 05, 2026.