Sarabjit Singh v. State Of Punjab Through Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17001-2026 Date of Decision : May 26, 2026 SARABJIT SINGH .....Petitioner

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA Present :

Mr. Onkar Singh Batalvi, Advocate for the petitioner. **** DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA, J. (Oral) 1.

In the present writ petition, the petitioner is praying for issuance of a direction to the official respondents to provide application form/file to the petitioner in order to apply for arms license. 2.

Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that in spite of making various efforts, the respondents are not providing the application form to the petitioner. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-1) to respondent No.2 for providing the application form in order to apply for arms licence.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Rohit Ahuja, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

5.

In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to visit the office of Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur on 05.06.2026 at 10.00 am alongwith certified copy of this order. Thereafter, the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur or his staff shall provide the application form to the petitioner for grant of arms license.

(DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) May 26, 2026 JUDGE ajaysharma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. :

Yes/No AJAY KUMAR 2026.05.26 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh