Dharm Pal Gumber And Another v. Union Of India And Others

2023:PHHC:072348-DB

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-10855-2023 (O&M) Date of decision:- 18.05.2023 Dharm Pal Gumber and another

...Petitioner(s)

Versus

Union of India and others

...Respondent(s)

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVI SHANKER JHA, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN PALLI

Present:

Mr. Paramjit Singh Jammu, Advocate, for the petitioners.

Mr. Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India, with Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Senior Panel Counsel, for respondents No. 1 to 3 - Union of India. Mr. Jaivir S. Chandail, Additional Standing Counsel, for respondent No. 4 - U.T., Chandigarh.

* * * * RAVI SHANKER JHA, C.J. (ORAL) It is informed that a similar and identical matter is pending before the Supreme Court in Writ Petition(s) (Civil) No(s). 756/2022 titled as Arun Muthuvel Vs Union of India and others in which certain orders have been passed by the Supreme Court.

In the circumstances, learned counsel for the petitioners prays for withdrawal of the writ petition as the petitioners wish to join issues by filing a separate petition before the Supreme Court.

Prayer made is allowed.

The writ petition stands dismissed as withdrawn with liberty prayed for.

(RAVI SHANKER JHA) CHIEF JUSTICE (ARUN PALLI) JUDGE 18.05.2023 Amodh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AMODH SHARMA 2023.05.19 10:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement