IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 242 CWP-4148-2024 Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 JAMAT ALI ... Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY. **** Present: Mr. Jitender Dhanda and Ms. Suman Sagar, Advocates for the petitioner. Ms. Komal Sharma, DAG, Haryana. Mr. H.S. Gill and Ms. Sunanda, Advocates for respondent Nos.2 to 5. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel submits that the appeal filed by the petitioner against his conviction is pending, however, as per instructions dated 31.05.2013, Annexure P-1, the benefit of leave encashment cannot be withheld and this aspect has not been considered in the impugned order dated 02.01.2024, Annexure P-4. Hence, he restricts his claim at this stage to the extent of directing the respondents to decide the said aspect in a time bound manner. 2. Learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 to 5 has no objection to the limited prayer made. RAJENDER KUMAR 2026.07.09 19:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order CWP-4148-2024 -2- 3. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.5 to look into the abovesaid aspect expeditiously in accordance with law and decide the same within a period of 03 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JULY 08, 2026. JUDGE Rajender Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RAJENDER KUMAR 2026.07.09 19:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order