IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (210) 1. LPA-2017-2019 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 State Level School for Teacher Education (Regd. Society), Jhajjar & Anr. --Appellants Versus Anil Kumar --Respondent 2. LPA-2039-2019 (O&M) State Level School for Teacher Education (Regd. Society), Jhajjar & Anr. --Appellants Versus Pargat Singh Jathol --Respondent 3. LPA-2041-2019 (O&M) State Level School for Teacher Education (Regd. Society), Jhajjar & Anr. --Appellants Versus Sandeep Kumar --Respondent 4. LPA-312-2020 (O&M) State Level School for Teacher Education (Regd. Society), Jhajjar & Anr. --Appellants Versus Gurpreet Singh --Respondent 5. LPA-2058-2019 (O&M) State Level School for Teacher Education (Regd. Society), Jhajjar & Ors. --Appellants Versus Seema Rani --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MINDERJEET YADAV. Present:- Mr. Sanjeev Kaushik, Addl. A.G., Haryana. LUCKY 2026.09.08 10:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh LPA-2017-2019 (O&M) & connected appeals -2- Mr. Aman Pal, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Rishabh Chaudhary, Advocate for the respondents in LPA-2017-2019, LPA-2058-2019 and LPA-2041-2019. Mr. Saurabh Bajaj, Advocate for the intervener. *** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI .J (Oral) 1. In the present bunch of appeals, the challenge is to the impugned order dated 05.09.2019 passed by the learned Single Judge in CWP-17485-2019 vide which the dispensing of the services of the respondents herein by the appellants herein by treating them on probation, has been held to be bad and direction has been given to the appellants herein that in case any action can be taken in accordance with law, same was allowed. 2. It may be noticed that after the passing of the order by the learned Single Judge dated 05.09.2019, the respondents-teachers have already been reinstated and are working. 3. Learned senior counsel for the respondents as well as other counsel further submit that after the reinstatement in terms of the liberty granted, fresh enquiry has been initiated and the same has even been concluded but the final decision is yet to be taken, which is pending consideration with the competent authority, as of now. It is further submitted that once in view of the liberty granted by the learned Single Judge, the enquiry has been initiated and concluded coupled with the fact that the judgement of the learned Single Judge qua reinstatement has already been complied with, the judgement stands implemented for all intents and purposes and therefore the present appeals may kindly be LUCKY 2026.09.08 10:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh LPA-2017-2019 (O&M) & connected appeals -3- disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 3. Learned State counsel appearing on behalf of appellants does not dispute the above mentioned fact with regard to the reinstatement of the respondents and the conducting of the fresh inquiry in terms of the liberty granted by the learned Single Judge. It is further submitted that the liberty be given to take appropriate decision in terms of the enquiry so conducted and consequential action as deemed fit by the competent authority by passing appropriate order. 4. Learned State counsel further submits that though, the respondents were reinstated but the same was done subject to the outcome of the present appeals. 5. It may be noticed that once the order passed by the learned Single Judge qua reinstatement has already been complied with and keeping in view the liberty granted to proceed against the respondents, in accordance with law, action has already been taken by the appellants and only the final decision is to be taken, the present appeals are disposed of with the observation that keeping in view the liberty granted by the learned Single Judge, the appellants will be free to pass appropriate orders keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the present case noticed hereinbefore . It may be further noticed that once the liberty was granted and the enquiry has been undertaken, the appellants will be free to take appropriate decision on the issue which is involved in the facts and circumstances of the present case qua the continuance of the respondents in service. However, in case the respondents are aggrieved, they can avail appropriate remedy. 6. No other arguments were raised by learned counsel for the parties and the order was dictated in Open Court. The present appeals are LUCKY 2026.09.08 10:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh LPA-2017-2019 (O&M) & connected appeals -4- disposed of in the above terms. 7. Civil Misc. application(s) pending including intervener, if any, shall also stand disposed of. 8. A photocopy of this order be placed on the connected files. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE 03.09.2026 (MINDERJEET YADAV) lucky JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether Reportable: No LUCKY 2026.09.08 10:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh