Mela Singh v. Kap Sinha Chief Secretary Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH COCP No.1656 of 2026 Date of decision: April 28th, 2026 Mela Singh .....Petitioner

Versus

K.A.P. Sinha .....Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL

Present:

Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.

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

Learned counsel for the State has submitted that in pursuance of the order passed by the coordinate Bench of this Court on 12.12.2025, a speaking order dated 07.03.2026 has been passed by the respondent. 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 marked as Mark "A" 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.

April 28th, 2026 (VIKAS BAHL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2026.04.28 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh