Devender Singh v. State Of Haryana& ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH

 Decided on: 28.01.2026
 

......Petitioner
Versus
     

......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA

Present:

Mr. Anshuman Dalal, Advocate for the 



 




 



 

  
 

 

 
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 (SUBHAS MEHLA)
JUDGE
28.01.2026
Sonia Puri Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable:

YES/NO