Mani Masih And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision: 25.03.2026 Mani Masih and Another ....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and Others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present :

Mr. B.S. Bajwa, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Iqbalpreet Singh, AAG Punjab Mr. Manthan Pathania, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3 ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL)
  



    

 

 
  

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# (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 25.03.2026 dinesh Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes / No Whether reportable :

Yes / No