CRM-M-11699-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.247 CRM-M-11699-2026 Decided on : 23.04.2026 Sony Singh ...... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...... Respondent CORAM :
   

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