CWP-PIL- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Jagdish Masih and another The State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: SHEEL NAGU, 1. raising the alleged public cause that a Writ of Quo Warr issued in (Jatinder Masih Gaurav), who notification dated 12.08.2025 (Annexure P Punjab State Commission for Minorities, on various grounds, including that he is only 8 registered against respondent No.4 for offence under Section 2. that the aforesaid FIR has been quashed 19.03.2009 passed by this Court -258-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Jagdish Masih and another Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Mr. Simranjit Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Maninderjit Singh Bedi, Advocate General, Punjab With Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Senior DAG, Punjab **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) This Public Interest Litigation ( raising the alleged public cause that a Writ of Quo Warr in respect of the appointment of respondent No.4 (Jatinder Masih Gaurav), who notification dated 12.08.2025 (Annexure P Punjab State Commission for Minorities, on various grounds, including that he is only 8th Class pass and there is an FIR registered against respondent No.4 for offence under Sections 364-A, 342 read with Section 34 IPC. Learned Advocate General, that the aforesaid FIR has been quashed 19.03.2009 passed by this Court in CRM -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL-258-202 Date of decision : 22.09.2025 …….Petitioner ...….Respondents JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY , Advocate, Maninderjit Singh Bedi, Advocate General, Punjab With Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Senior DAG, Punjab. ( Oral ) Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed raising the alleged public cause that a Writ of Quo Warranto be the appointment of respondent No.4 (Jatinder Masih Gaurav), who has been appointed vide notification dated 12.08.2025 (Annexure P-1) as Chairperson of Punjab State Commission for Minorities, on various grounds, Class pass and there is an FIR registered against respondent No.4 for offences punishable A, 342 read with Section 34 IPC. Learned Advocate General, Punjab, however, submits that the aforesaid FIR has been quashed vide order dated in CRM-M-4251-2009 and also - 2025 .2025 …….Petitioners ...….Respondents JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE Maninderjit Singh Bedi, Advocate General, Punjab has been filed nto be the appointment of respondent No.4 vide 1) as Chairperson of Punjab State Commission for Minorities, on various grounds, Class pass and there is an FIR punishable Punjab, however, submits vide order dated 2009 and also AJAY PRASHER 2025.09.24 10:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-PIL-258-2025 -2- that respondent No.4 is 10th class pass as per matriculate examination marks sheet dated 16.05.2025. 3. In view of the above, it appears that this PIL has not been filed after due verification of facts. More so, the said petition is sketchy and bereft of details and specificity. 4. Accordingly, it appears that the judicial process has been misused by filing this petition and therefore, the same stands dismissed with costs of Rs.25,000/- to be deposited with the PGI Poor Patient Welfare Fund, Chandigarh, within a period of 15 days. (SHEEL NAGU) CHIEF JUSTICE (SANJIV BERRY) JUDGE September 22, 2025 Ajay Prasher Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY PRASHER 2025.09.24 10:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document