IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 117 CWP-22754-2025 Date of Decision: 17.03.2026 BALBIR SINGH ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Sunil Kumar, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Aman Dhir, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondent to conduct high level inquiry against one Ravinderpal Singh. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that despite evidence of illegal gratification against Ravinderpal Singh as well recommendations vide inquiry report dated 24.11.2022, made by respondent no. 2-Director, Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities for registration of FIR under sections 7, 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and sections 465, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of IPC no action has been taken against him. 3. Learned State counsel submits that matter is under consideration and competent authority would look into the matter and do the needful. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.17 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-22754-2025 -2- 4. Without commenting on merits of the case, in the wake of statement of learned State counsel, the petition stands disposed of. This Court is sanguine that authorities would act swiftly. 5. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE March 17, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.17 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document