Deepak v. Dr. Prem Singh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.117 COCP-478-2026 Date of Decision: 25.03.2026 DEEPAK ....Petitioner

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DR. PREM SINGH .....Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI Present:- Mr. Deepak Jaglan, Advocate for the petitioner. Dr. Neha Awasthi, Addl. A.G. Haryana.

***** ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral) In view of the compliance of the order dated 27.02.2026, the Director General, Prem Singh, has made appearance today. Considering the contents of paragraph No.6 of the speaking order, the Director General, states at bar that the arrears of salary for the period 21.03.2025 to 02.04.2025, in pursuance of inquiry having been withdrawn, shall be paid to the petitioner, within a period of four weeks fro today onwards.

In view of the undertaking, so given, at this stage, counsel for the petitioner submits that he does not want to pursue with the present contempt petition and the same be dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to assail the speaking order, if need so arises. Ordered accordingly.

However, the Director General, namely, Prem Singh, shall remain bound by the statement, so made, failing which, he shall be facing further contempt, if need be.

(ARCHANA PURI) 25.03.2026 JUDGE Sonu Saini Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No SONU 2026.03.27 09:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document