Balkar Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH LPA-1099-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 22.04.2026 BALKAR SINGH ...Appellant(s)

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

...Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASGURPREET SINGH PURI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR Present:- Mr. Shekhar Verma, Advocate and Mr. Rahul Chadha, Advocate for the appellant. **** JASGURPREET SINGH PURI, J. (Oral) 1.

After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the appellant submitted that the respondent-State had misled the learned Single Judge by stating that the appellant was still facing trial, which was factually incorrect. He submitted that he may be permitted to withdraw the present Letters Patent Appeal with liberty to the appellant to file a review before the learned Single Judge.

2.

The request made by learned counsel for the appellant is accepted. 3.

The present Letters Patent Appeal stands dismissed as withdrawn. 4.

Liberty is granted to the appellant to file a review before the learned Single Judge in accordance with law.

(JASGURPREET SINGH PURI) JUDGE (YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR) 22.04.2026 JUDGE Chetan Thakur Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No CHETAN THAKUR 2026.04.23 10:36 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.