221. Falel Singh State of Haryana and others CORAM: Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY 1. school course on 02.12.2011 (Annexure P 06.03.2012 (Annexure P respondent No.3 at 32. However, in the year, 2013, he was awarded minor punishment of censure, still his junior was promoted on 31.08.2013 while he on 29.10.2013. In this regard, he also refers to instructions Annexure P 6/A, wherein it has been categorically stated that in case of minor punishment of censure, the promotion cannot be delayed. Similarly, Rule 13.8-A also is not applicable as it relates to major punishment 2. and be granted ante refixing his seniority at appropriate place. He relies on the judgments of IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Versus State of Haryana and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Sandeep Goyat, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, Addl. AG, Haryana. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has passed lower school course on 02.12.2011 (Annexure P 06.03.2012 (Annexure P-2) wherein he was respondent No.3 at 32. However, in the year, 2013, he was awarded minor punishment of censure, still his junior was promoted on 31.08.2013 while he on 29.10.2013. In this regard, he also refers to instructions Annexure P erein it has been categorically stated that in case of minor punishment of censure, the promotion cannot be delayed. Similarly, Rule A also is not applicable as it relates to major punishment In view of above, he submits that his case be reconsi and be granted ante-dated promotion to the rank of Head Constable by his seniority at appropriate place. He relies on the judgments of IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-6355-2021 Date of decision: 28.07.2026 ... Petitioner ... Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, Addl. AG, Haryana. submits that the petitioner has passed lower school course on 02.12.2011 (Annexure P-1) and brought on C-1 list on 2) wherein he was shown at serial No.31 while respondent No.3 at 32. However, in the year, 2013, he was awarded minor punishment of censure, still his junior was promoted on 31.08.2013 while he on 29.10.2013. In this regard, he also refers to instructions Annexure P- erein it has been categorically stated that in case of minor punishment of censure, the promotion cannot be delayed. Similarly, Rule A also is not applicable as it relates to major punishment. In view of above, he submits that his case be reconsidered dated promotion to the rank of Head Constable by his seniority at appropriate place. He relies on the judgments of submits that the petitioner has passed lower 1 list on shown at serial No.31 while respondent No.3 at 32. However, in the year, 2013, he was awarded minor punishment of censure, still his junior was promoted on 31.08.2013 while - erein it has been categorically stated that in case of minor punishment of censure, the promotion cannot be delayed. Similarly, Rule dered dated promotion to the rank of Head Constable by SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.07.29 12:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-6355-2021 - 2 - P.S. Sachdev Versus Union of India and others, 2011(2) S.C.T. 27; State of Tamil Nadu Versus Thiru K.S. Murugesan, 1995(3) S.C.T. 345; Union of India and others Versus A.N. Mohanan, 2007(3) S.C.T. 476. 3. The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the course of hearing, learned State counsel, on instructions, states that the matter will be reconsidered and decided, expeditiously, in accordance with law, taking note of the aforesaid judgments and after granting opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and uninfluenced by order impugned herein (Annexure P-10), which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 4. The matter stands disposed of accordingly and if the petitioner is found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons, whereupon he shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 28.07.2026 JUDGE sanjeev Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.07.29 12:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document