Dalvir Kaur v. State Of Punjab And Anothers

CWP-14304 of 2026 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-14304 of 2026 (O&M) Date of decision : May 08, 2026 Ms. Dalvir Kaur ...... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and another ...... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL *** Present :-Mr. Satveer Singh, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Ishan Kaushal, AAG., Punjab.

*** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226 of the Constitution of India is seeking directions to respondents to grant monthly financial support as per notification dated 20.06.2017 from June' 2022 instead of June' 2023.

2.

The petitioner is an acid attack survivor. She suffered acid attack in June' 2022. She has become disabled to the extent of 58%. The respondent as per notification dated 20.06.2017 has extended her monthly financial assistance. The respondent by mistake or otherwise has granted assistance from June'2023 whereas petitioner suffered acid attack in June' 2022.

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CWP-14304 of 2026 (O&M) 3.

Learned State counsel submits that competent authority would reconsider the matter and address petitioner's grievance within four weeks from today.

4.

In the wake of statement of learned State counsel, the petition stands disposed of.

5.

It is made clear that respondent shall release arrears within eight weeks from today, if she is found eligible. 6.

Pending CM, if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( JAGMOHAN BANSAL ) JUDGE May 08, 2026 archana Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether Reportable :

No ARCHANA ARORA 2026.05.08 17:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document