Phuman Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-8733-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 26.05.2026 Phuman Singh @ Fuman Singh ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA

Present:

Mr. K.S. Ahluwalia, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. D.S. Malwai, Addl. AG, Punjab.

******* SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (ORAL) 1.

Reply by way of short affidavit of Mr. Rahul Raja, Superintendent, District Jail Mansa, on behalf of respondent No.4, filed in Court today, is taken on record and copy thereof has been supplied to learned counsel for the petitioner.

2.

After arguing the case for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner restricts his prayer to the limited extent that since the petitioner is aged about 73 years and while on parole, he had met with an accident resulting in hip fracture, and at this stage, he would be satisfied if a direction is issued VISHNU 2026.05.30 14:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

CRWP-8733-2025 (O&M) -2to the respondents-competent authority to consider the case of the petitioner keeping in view of his age and medical condition, in accordance with law. 3.

In view of the above, present petition is disposed of. 4.

In case the petitioner moves a representation, the respondent(s)- competent authority is directed to consider and decide the same in view of his age and health condition in accordance with law. 5.

The pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of.

[ SUBHAS MEHLA ] 26.05.2026 JUDGE vishnu Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VISHNU 2026.05.30 14:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh