Sandeep Singh v. State Of Haryana And Others

2024:PHHC:042769-DB CWP-7227-2024 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CWP-7227-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: April 01, 2024 Sandeep Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Haryana and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present:- Mr. Kamal Sharma, Advocate and Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate for petitioner.

Mr. Naveen S. Bhardwaj, Additional AG Haryana. ***** SUDHIR SINGH, J. (ORAL) Petition herein is, inter alia, for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus seeking direction to respondent No.2 to expedite the election petition bearing No.EP-5 of 2022 titled as "Sandeep Singh versus Ram Chander and others" preferred by the petitioner, pending before learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Bhiwani.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has preferred an Election Petition challenging the election of respondent No.3 herein, who was elected as Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Kharak Khurd, Tehsil and District Bhiwani. He submits that the aforesaid election petition is pending since long before the learned trial Court and seeks to expedite the proceedings thereof. 3.

On the other hand, on advance service of copy of petition, learned State counsel appears and opposes issuance of notice of motion. He expresses his no objection to the relief sought for by the petitioner, as above. MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.04.03 13:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

2024:PHHC:042769-DB CWP-7227-2024 (O&M) 4.

Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek reply by any of the respondents as no further proceedings and/ or pleadings are required.

5.

Considering the aforesaid submissions and relief sought for herein, since the aforesaid election petition is pending since long, learned trial Court is directed to expedite the same and conclude proceedings, at the earliest. 6.

Petition stands disposed of, accordingly.

7.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUDHIR SINGH) JUDGE (HARSH BUNGER) JUDGE April 01, 2024 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.04.03 13:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment