JUDGMENT (Oral)

Subramonium Prasad, J.

1. The Petitioner, who is a Para athlete, has approached this Court invoking Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the decision taken in a meeting dated 23.06.2023 and the notification dated 04.07.2023, issued by the Respondent No.1 laying down the criteria for participation in the selection trials to select a team for the Asian Para Games 2023 which are scheduled to be held in Hangzhou China from 20-28 October 2023.

2. It is stated that the Petitioner met with an accident whereby her lower limbs were paralysed but she fought back and started her career as a para athlete in the sports of Badminton. It is stated that she has won National Para Badminton Championship 2021 which was held in Odisha by wining Gold Medal in both singles and doubles event. It is stated that the Petitioner has participated in several international para badminton tournaments as well.

3. It is the contention of the Petitioner that on 21.06.2023 Respondent No.1 published a list of probables for the Indian Para Badminton Team for the Asian Para Games 2023 wherein 55 para athletes were finalized, including the Petitioner herein. It is stated that within tw