Dharam Singh Grewal v. State Ofpb.Etc.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** 387-1 Date of Decision: 25.09.2025

1. CWP-12312-2003 DHARAM SINGH GREWAL AND ORS.

...Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

2. CWP-18776-2002 BACHAN SINGH RANDHAWA AND ANR.

...Petitioners

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. R.K. Arya, Advocate for the petitioner (in CWP-12312-2003) Ms. Sarita, Advocate for Mr. Abhilaksh Grover, Advocate for the petitioner (in CWP-18776-2002) Mr. Chanchal K. Singla, Addl. A.G. Punjab **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

As common issues are involved in the captioned petitions, with the consent of both sides, the same are hereby disposed of by this common order. For the sake of brevity and convenience, facts are borrowed from CWP-12312-2003.

2.

The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of order dated 02.06.2003 whereby their date of confirmation as Sub Inspector has been changed.

DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.09.25 18:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-12312-2003 -23.

By order dated 07.08.2003 while issuing notice of motion, operation of impugned order was stayed.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submit that they have no instructions.

5.

A period of 22 years from the date of stay of operation of impugned order has passed away. The said order needs to be made absolute. Accordingly, order dated 07.08.2003 is hereby made absolute. 6.

Disposed of.

7.

Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE September 25, 2025 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.09.25 18:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document