-1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Decided on: 12.02.2026 ...Applicant/Appellant Versus …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: **** SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (Oral) !"#$%&& '(! #)&'&*% +,,,-, . //00/0/ 1 , 2 & " 3, 2 ""#)32 *% 0 * & !0 !"#$% &'& , !0&'&& SONIA PURI 2026.02.13 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -2- , ! " # $ % " !& ''('') /0/!0/04 5 * &* &&+ , % #-" & ,. /01 2 )0 -, 1 6 -, 1 7 & +, + , 6 !0 &'&1 8 & $ ,1 + , 6 4 9,1 (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 12.02.2026 Sonia Puri Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO SONIA PURI 2026.02.13 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document