Amritpal Singh And ORS v. State Of Punjab And ANR
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: 10.01.2023 1.
....Petitioners
Versus
...Respondents
2.
....Petitioners
Versus
...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present :
Mr. Ragesh Duhan, Advocate for Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate for the petitioners in
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& 10.01.2023 (HARSH BUNGER) Amandeep JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:
Yes/No Whether reportable:
Yes/No