CWP-15498-2026 1 115 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-15498-2026 Date of decision : 15.05.2026 Mandeep Singh and others ...Petitioners Vs. State of Punjab and others ...Respondent(s) CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present: Ms. Swati Verma, Advocate and Mr. Gagandeep S.Simble, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl.A.G.Punjab. *** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J.(Oral) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that against the final voter list, appeal can be preferred before the competent authority under the Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994, hence, liberty be given to file an appeal to challenge the final voter list and the respondents be directed to decide the same. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that in case any appeal is received within a period of 24 hours, the same will be decided in accordance with law before finalizatioin of the nomination papers in terms of the notification issued in the scheduled election to be held on 26.05.2026. 3. At this stage, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the VANITA 2026.05.18 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment CWP-15498-2026 2 petitioners submits that the present petition may kindly be disposed of having been not pressed any further, at this stage with liberty to file an appeal. 4. Ordered accordingly. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 15.05.2026 vanita Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VANITA 2026.05.18 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment