The High Court's verdict on the 30-year-old recruitment in Punjab: Petitions dismissed, government says - not 3000, 1442 candidates; questions interview of 3000 candidates.

Here is the translation of the given Hindi text into English: High Court's verdict on 30-year-old recruitment in Punjab: Petitions dismissed, government says - not 3000, but 1442 candidates; questions interview process for 3000 candidates - Chandigarh News. A nearly 30-year-old dispute over the government recruitment of sweepers, watchmen, and other positions that took place in Punjab in 1997 had reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The High Court has dismissed two petitions challenging these appointments.