IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 650 CWP-19620 Santokh Singh Hothi vs. CWP-19621 Raj Kumar vs. State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. disposed of together by this common order, the facts are derived from 2. impugned order dated reduced with retrospective effect, which the Division Bench, vide order dated 16.12.2003, had stayed. 3. pendency of disposed of 16421-2003 and CWP 4. course of hearing, l IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 19620-2003 Santokh Singh Hothi vs. State of Punjab and Others 19621-2003 Raj Kumar vs. State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Jugam Arora, Advocate for Mr. R.K.Arora, Advocate, for the petitioners in both the petitions. Mr. Arun Gupta, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) These cases involve similar issues and therefore, are being disposed of together by this common order, the facts are derived from CWP-19620-2003. Prayer made in the present petition is for quashing the impugned order dated 03.12.2003, whereby pay of uced with retrospective effect, which the Division Bench, vide order dated 16.12.2003, had stayed. Reliance in the index of the petition was p pendency of CWP-18538-2003 and CWP disposed of on 07.04.2025, referring the judgments passed in CWP 2003 and CWP-17611-2003. The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the course of hearing, learned State counsel, on instructions, states that the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision: 08.04.2025 and Others Raj Kumar vs. State of Punjab and others JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Jugam Arora, Advocate for for the petitioners in both the petitions. Mr. Arun Gupta, DAG, Punjab. ssues and therefore, are being disposed of together by this common order, for the sake of convenience 2003. Prayer made in the present petition is for quashing the whereby pay of the petitioner was uced with retrospective effect, which the Division Bench, vide order Reliance in the index of the petition was placed on the 2003 and CWP-18537-2003, which stand 07.04.2025, referring the judgments passed in CWP- The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the , on instructions, states that the PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.04.08 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-19620-2003 -2- respondents would not be averse to have a relook at the matter and decide afresh, taking note of the aforesaid judgments, within a period of 4 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 5. The aforesaid satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner(s). 6. The matter stands disposed of accordingly and if the petitioners are found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to their interest, the same may be passed after granting opportunity of hearing to them and shall contain reasons, whereupon they shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 7. Photocopy of this order be placed on the file of connected case. 08.04.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.04.08 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.