Balwinder Singh Bhathal v. State Of Punjab And ORS

CWP-14569-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-14569-2026 Date of decision : 11.05.2026 Balwinder Singh Bhathal

...Petitioner

Vs.

State of Punjab and others

...Respondent(s)

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA

Present:

Mr. Amar Vivek Aggarwal, Advocate (Through VC) and Ms. Sanchi Bindra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl.A.G.Punjab.

Mr. Maninder Singh Garcha, Sr. Advocate with Ms. Mehak Kanwar, Advocate for respondent No.5. *** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J.(Oral) 1.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the only apprehension of the petitioner is that without finalizing the voter list/reservation of the ward for conducting elections, there is likelihood of declaration of the elections to the Municipal Council, Nabha, which will cause prejudice to the interests of the petitioner. 2.

It may be noticed that the writ petitions are not to be entertained arising from mere apprehensions, conjectures or speculative fears in the absence of any actual infringement of a legal or fundamental right. Further, the directions have already been given and even the Election Commission has been VANITA 2026.05.11 17:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment

CWP-14569-2026 informed about the grievances with regard to the voter list being prepared, hence, especially, when there is no prejudice caused to the petitioner at this stage, no ground is made out for any interference by this Court. 3.

The petition stands dismissed.

4.

Pending civil miscellaneous application, if any, stands disposed of. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 11.05.2026 vanita Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether Reportable :

No VANITA 2026.05.11 17:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment