CRM-M-37076 123 Gurharvinder State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. 1. directing official respondents to 8 who have committed cognizable offence under Sections 3(5), 318(4), 336 and 61 of BNS. 2. remained elected as from 2016 to 2026 and President of Nagar Panchayat 2026. On 15.05.2026 election of Nagar Panchayat of nomination papers was fixed for 18.05.2026. Respondent No.8 raised objections submitting allegedly raised by the petitioner and arrears of tax, on the basis of which petitioner’s nomination was cancelled on submits that documents submitted by respondent No.8 along with his objections were forged, fabricated an 37076-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Gurharvinder Singh VERSUS State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Mr. C.M. Munjal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG, Punjab *** Shalini Singh Nagpal, J.(Oral) The petition under Section 528 of BNSS official respondents to take legal action against respondents No.5 who have committed cognizable offence under Sections 3(5), 318(4), of BNS. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner remained elected as Member of Nagar Panchayat from 2016 to 2026 and President of Nagar Panchayat n 15.05.2026, petitioner filed nomination papers for contesting the election of Nagar Panchayat, Rayya from ward No.12 of nomination papers was fixed for 18.05.2026. Respondent No.8 raised objections submitting false and fabricated photographs of encroachmen allegedly raised by the petitioner and arrears of tax, on the basis of which nomination was cancelled on submits that documents submitted by respondent No.8 along with his objections were forged, fabricated and clear case 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-37076-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 10.07.2026 Petitioner Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL dvocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG, Punjab. Section 528 of BNSS has been filed for to take legal action against respondents No.5 who have committed cognizable offence under Sections 3(5), 318(4), the petitioner submits that petitioner Member of Nagar Panchayat, Rayya District Amritsar from 2016 to 2026 and President of Nagar Panchayat, Rayya from 2025- filed nomination papers for contesting the from ward No.12. The date for scrutiny of nomination papers was fixed for 18.05.2026. Respondent No.8 raised fabricated photographs of encroachment allegedly raised by the petitioner and arrears of tax, on the basis of which nomination was cancelled on 18.05.2026. Learned counsel submits that documents submitted by respondent No.8 along with his lear case of cognizable offences M) .2026 Petitioner Respondents has been filed for to take legal action against respondents No.5 who have committed cognizable offence under Sections 3(5), 318(4), the petitioner submits that petitioner Rayya District Amritsar - filed nomination papers for contesting the . The date for scrutiny of nomination papers was fixed for 18.05.2026. Respondent No.8 raised t allegedly raised by the petitioner and arrears of tax, on the basis of which Learned counsel submits that documents submitted by respondent No.8 along with his s KAPIL 2026.07.10 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-37076 under Sections dated 03.06.2026 for initiating inquiry and for registration of FIR against private respondents was moved to Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) Amritsar but no action was taken thereon. 3. 4. of respondent submits that police, however, it was sent to the office of SDM into the matter. 5. No.3 and 4 to whom representation addressed. T respondent No. 3 decide representation dated petitioner within a period of one month from today, by passing a reasoned and speaking order, as per law and take necessary action, if so required. 6. 10.07.2026 Kapil 37076-2026 (O&M) under Sections 3(5), 318(4), 336, 61 of BNS dated 03.06.2026 for initiating inquiry and for registration of FIR against private respondents was moved to Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) mritsar but no action was taken thereon. Notice to official respondents only. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG, Punjab of respondent-State. He, on instructions from Inspector Gurvinder Singh, petitioner’s representation Annexure P police, however, it was sent to the office of SDM into the matter. The action in the matter is required to be taken by respondent 4 to whom representation Annexure P The petition is accordingly disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 3- Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural) decide representation dated 03.06.2026 (Annexure P within a period of one month from today, by passing a reasoned and speaking order, as per law and take necessary action, if so required. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. Whether Speaking/Reasoned : Whether Reportable : 2 61 of BNS was made out. Representation dated 03.06.2026 for initiating inquiry and for registration of FIR against private respondents was moved to Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) Notice to official respondents only. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf on instructions from Inspector Gurvinder Singh, Annexure P-10 was received by the police, however, it was sent to the office of SDM-respondent No.5 to look The action in the matter is required to be taken by respondent Annexure P-8 and Annexure P-10 are he petition is accordingly disposed of with a direction to r Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural), to (Annexure P-10) submitted by the within a period of one month from today, by passing a reasoned and speaking order, as per law and take necessary action, if so required. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE Speaking/Reasoned : Yes/No Yes/No Representation dated 03.06.2026 for initiating inquiry and for registration of FIR against private respondents was moved to Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) behalf on instructions from Inspector Gurvinder Singh, by the respondent No.5 to look The action in the matter is required to be taken by respondent e he petition is accordingly disposed of with a direction to to ) submitted by the within a period of one month from today, by passing a reasoned (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) KAPIL 2026.07.10 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document