Jaspreet Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18682-2026 DECIDED ON: 01.07.2026 JASPREET SINGH .....PETITIONER(S)

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS .....RESPONDENT(S)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL

Present:

Mr. Abhishek Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1.

The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India with the prayer for issuance of a writ in the nature of Certiorari/Mandamus, directing the Respondents to decide the Representation dated 04.02.2026 (Annexure P-7) & reminder representation dated 19.03.2026 (Annexure P-9) for claim for compassionate Appointment in accordance with applicable policy by passing a speaking order within a stipulated period of time.

2.

Notice of motion.

3.

Mr. Rajiv Verma, Addl. AG. Punjab, having served with an advance copy of the petition, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent/State and assures the Court that the above-said representations will be decided within time bound manner.

MEENU 2026.07.02 13:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Without commenting upon the merits of the case, respondent No. 2 - Director General, Punjab Home Guards & Civil Defence Punjab, is directed to decide the Representation dated 04.02.2026 (Annexure P-7) & reminder representation dated 19.03.2026 (Annexure P-9) after providing opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and by passing a speaking order within a period of eight weeks from today, and a copy of the said speaking order shall be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter.

5.

The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 01.07.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.07.02 13:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document