IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 299 CRM-M-22759-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 25.03.2026 Mani Masih and Another ....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and Others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. B.S. Bajwa, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Iqbalpreet Singh, AAG Punjab Mr. Manthan Pathania, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3 ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL)
            
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# (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 25.03.2026 dinesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No DINESH 2026.03.26 13:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document