118 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-26721-2025 Date of decision: 09.09.2025 Surinder Kaur ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Ms. Rishi Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Vikram Preet Arora, Advocate for respondent No.3. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the impugned action of the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the departmental proceedings against the petitioner and her subsequent suspension was solely on the basis of her involvement in FIR No.43 dated 05.07.2021 registered under Sections 302/201 read with Section 34 of IPC. He further submits that the petitioner after the conclusion of the trial, has earned acquittal, as such, she has a right to be reinstated. Further, the petitioner would be satisfied if the representation (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.3 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents appearing and submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to respondent No.3 for time- Neha 2025.09.10 16:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-26721-2025 -2- bound consideration and decision of the representation of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.3 is directed to consider the representation (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording her an opportunity to be heard, within a period of 03 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.3. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 09.09.2025 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Neha 2025.09.10 16:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document