Amarjot Singh Sidhu v. State Of Punjab

CWP-PIL-148-2026 1

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL-148-2026 Date of decision: 29.05.2026 AMARJOT SINGH SIDHU ....PETITIONERS

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STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Present: - Mr. H.S. Dhindsa, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Chanchal K. Singla, Sr. Advocate/Addl. A.G. (arguing counsel) with Ms. Medha Dewan, Advocate;

Ms. Kavita Joshi, Advocate;

Ms. Archana, Advocate.

Mr. Arjun Dhaliwal, Advocate for Ms. Deepali Puri, Advocate for respondent No.6. SHEEL NAGU, C.J.

(Oral) 1.

The instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.1 to 4 to take action against the private respondents.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, submits that for redressal of their grievance, the petitioner has already moved representation dated 28.01.2026 (Annexure P-8) before the respondent No.3- The Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab Vigilance Bhawan, SAS Nagar Mohali, but till date no action thereon has been taken. He further submits that at this stage, for the purpose of the instant petition, the KANIKA 2026.05.30 18:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-PIL-148-2026 2 petitioner would be satisfied if appropriate directions are given to respondent No.3 to consider and pass an appropriate order on the representation of the petitioner dated 28.01.2026 (Annexure P-8) in a time bound manner.

3.

Learned counsel for State of Punjab submits that the aforesaid representation will be considered in accordance with law. 4.

In view of above, without commenting on the merits of the case and considering the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.3 to decide the representation dated 28.01.2026 (Annexure P-8) moved by the petitioner, in accordance with law by passing an appropriate order, within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5.

Copy of the order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner as well.

(SHEEL NAGU) CHIEF JUSTICE 29.05.2026 (SANJIV BERRY) kanika JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes/No ii) Whether reportable?

Yes/No KANIKA 2026.05.30 18:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document