Bikram Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-12412-2026 Date of Decision: 23.04.2026 BIKRAM SINGH AND ANOTHER ...Petitioners Vs.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Suvir Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Ishan Kaushal, AAG, Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of communication dated 24.03.2026 issued by Department of Home Affairs and letter dated 15.04.2026 (Annexure P-6) issued by Director, Bureau of Investigation, Punjab whereby directions have been issued to initiate legal action against Petitioner No.1.

2.

The petitioner No. 2 claims that he is duly appointed Mahant and caretaker of Dera Bangla Bhangala (for short 'Dera') as per religious customs and registered instruments such as Will dated 16.02.2018. He executed a registered General Power of Attorney dated 20.07.2021 in favor of Petitioner No.1 for managing the affairs of the Dera. Respondent No.3 approached various authorities including Deputy Commissioner, SSP, Taran Tarn, Vigilance Bureau, Revenue Authorities challenging the administrative functions of the Dera. Persistent harassment on the part of Respondent No.3 propelled them to approach this Hon'ble Court by way DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.23 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-12412-2026 -2of CRWP-7528-2023 raising grievance regarding multiplicity of complaints and harassment. This Court vide order dated 31.07.2023 disposed of the matter while directing official Respondent to nominate Senior Officer or formulate a committee to examine complaints against petitioners. At the instance of respondent No.3, recommendations were made to initiate criminal proceedings against Petitioner No.1 which again propelled them to approach this Court by way of CWP-5128-2024 whereby operation of recommendation dated 29.02.2024 was stayed vide order dated 01.03.2024. Subsequently, both the writ petitions and connected matters were disposed of vide order dated 08.05.2025 whereby Court directed the competent authority to conduct independent inquiry afresh after giving due opportunity of hearing to concerned parties. Pursuant to aforesaid order, impugned communication dated 24.03.2026 and letter dated 15.04.2026 has been issued without granting opportunity of hearing to the petitioners.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioners, at this stage, seeks permission to withdraw the petition, with liberty to file afresh with better particulars.

4.

Dismissed as withdrawn with aforesaid liberty. 5.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE April 23, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.23 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document