Kanta Katyal v. Kumar Rahul And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH COCP No.992 of 2026 Date of decision: March 25th, 2026 Kanta Katyal .....Petitioner

Versus

Kumar Rahul, IAS and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL

Present:

Mr. Naresh Kumar Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Sandeep Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. VIKAS BAHL, J. (ORAL) 1.

Learned counsel for the respondents has submitted that in pursuance of the order passed by a coordinate Bench of this Court on 16.05.2025, a detailed speaking order dated 17.03.2026 has been passed by respondent No.3. A copy of the said speaking order has been handed over to this Court during the course of arguments, which is taken on record and a copy of the same has also been given to learned counsel for the petitioner. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is not satisfied with the said speaking order and thus, the present contempt petition be disposed of but liberty be granted to the petitioner to challenge the said speaking order, in accordance with law.

3.

In view of the above, the present contempt petition is disposed of with liberty aforesaid.

March 25th, 2026 (VIKAS BAHL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2026.03.25 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh