CRM-M-48852 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (112) Aman Garg and Anr. State of Haryana and Ors. CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. directions to respondents No.3 and 4, namely the banks wherein the petitioner’s sister and the accused investigation report. The grievance is that the said locker is not being opened. 2. earlier application was filed, which was dismissed for non subsequent application dated 12.11.2024 has been filed. However, the respondent banks have failed to respond, resulting in undue delay in the matter, which has remained unresolved for nearly nine years. 3. for hearing on 48852-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Aman Garg and Anr. Versus State of Haryana and Ors. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Randeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Paras Talwar, Sr. DAG, Haryana. *** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The short prayer in the present petition is for issuance of directions to respondents No.3 and 4, namely the banks wherein the petitioner’s sister and the accused held a joint locker, as detailed in the investigation report. The grievance is that the said locker is not being Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that although an earlier application was filed, which was dismissed for non subsequent application dated 12.11.2024 has been filed. However, the respondent banks have failed to respond, resulting in undue delay in the which has remained unresolved for nearly nine years. Learned State counsel submits that the said application is listed for hearing on 15.09.2025 before the Court below. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-48852-2025 Date of Decision:- 02.09.2025 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN , Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Paras Talwar, Sr. DAG, Haryana. The short prayer in the present petition is for issuance of directions to respondents No.3 and 4, namely the banks wherein the a joint locker, as detailed in the investigation report. The grievance is that the said locker is not being itioner submits that although an earlier application was filed, which was dismissed for non-prosecution, a subsequent application dated 12.11.2024 has been filed. However, the respondent banks have failed to respond, resulting in undue delay in the which has remained unresolved for nearly nine years. Learned State counsel submits that the said application is listed before the Court below. - 02.09.2025 s ……Respondents The short prayer in the present petition is for issuance of directions to respondents No.3 and 4, namely the banks wherein the a joint locker, as detailed in the investigation report. The grievance is that the said locker is not being itioner submits that although an prosecution, a subsequent application dated 12.11.2024 has been filed. However, the respondent banks have failed to respond, resulting in undue delay in the Learned State counsel submits that the said application is listed MANJU 2025.09.02 18:00 I agree to specified portions of this document CRM-M-48852 4. the case, the Court shall make a expeditiously. In case the respondent banks fail to comply with the orders of the Court 5. September 02, 2025 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 48852-2025 In view of the above, and without entering into the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of with a direction that the trial Court shall make a positive endeavour to decide the pending application expeditiously. In case the respondent banks fail to comply with the orders of the Court below, appropriate steps be take In the above terms, the present petition stands disposed of. September 02, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Reportable:- Yes/No -2- In view of the above, and without entering into the merits of present petition is disposed of with a direction that the trial endeavour to decide the pending application expeditiously. In case the respondent banks fail to comply with the orders , appropriate steps be taken in accordance with law. In the above terms, the present petition stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE - In view of the above, and without entering into the merits of present petition is disposed of with a direction that the trial endeavour to decide the pending application expeditiously. In case the respondent banks fail to comply with the orders MANJU 2025.09.02 18:00 I agree to specified portions of this document