CWP-17472-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Dharampal State of Punjab & another CORAM: Present: NAMIT KUMAR 1. filing the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of certiorari for quashing the order whereby the petitioner has been d 2. punishment of dismissal from service, the petitioner has preferred an appeal dated 17.04.2026 before the Appellate Authority, which is still pending consideration and, therefore, the instant petition is not maintainable. 3. the petitioner submits that the petitioner would appeal dated 1 of by the Appellate Authority 2026 (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17472 Date of Decision: Versus State of Punjab & another HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Mr. Vikas Chatrath, Senior Advocate, with Ms. Rishita Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Siddharth Sandhu, AAG, Punjab NAMIT KUMAR, J. (Oral) The petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court by filing the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of certiorari for quashing the order whereby the petitioner has been dismissed retrospectively w.e.f. Learned State counsel submits that against punishment of dismissal from service, the petitioner has preferred an appeal 17.04.2026 before the Appellate Authority, which is still pending consideration and, therefore, the instant petition is not maintainable. Faced with this situation, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner would appeal dated 17.04.2026 filed by the petitioner the Appellate Authority, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 17472-2026 Date of Decision: 29.05.2026 …Petitioner ...Respondents NAMIT KUMAR Vikas Chatrath, Senior Advocate, with Ms. Rishita Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Siddharth Sandhu, AAG, Punjab. The petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court by filing the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of certiorari for quashing the order dated 30.03.2026 (P-10), ismissed retrospectively w.e.f. 20.09.2025. Learned State counsel submits that against the order of punishment of dismissal from service, the petitioner has preferred an appeal 17.04.2026 before the Appellate Authority, which is still pending consideration and, therefore, the instant petition is not maintainable. situation, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner would be satisfied, if the statutory filed by the petitioner, is considered and disposed , by passing a speaking order, in a time bound The petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court by filing the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India , the order of punishment of dismissal from service, the petitioner has preferred an appeal 17.04.2026 before the Appellate Authority, which is still pending situation, learned senior counsel appearing for if the statutory is considered and disposed , by passing a speaking order, in a time bound VIMAL KUMAR 2026.05.29 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-17472-2026 manner after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner may be granted to the petitioner to supplement the said appeal 4. to consider and dispose of the appeal petitioner, by passing a speaking order afte hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. the petitioner to supplement the said appeal from today. 5. 29.05.2026 Vimal 2026 (2) manner after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner may be granted to the petitioner to supplement the said appeal Keeping in view the above, the consider and dispose of the appeal dated 17.04.2026 filed by the , by passing a speaking order afte hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. the petitioner to supplement the said appeal Disposed of in above terms. Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: manner after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and liberty may be granted to the petitioner to supplement the said appeal. the Appellate Authority is directed dated 17.04.2026 filed by the , by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to supplement the said appeal within a period of two weeks (NAMIT KUMAR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No and liberty directed dated 17.04.2026 filed by the r affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the However, liberty is granted to weeks VIMAL KUMAR 2026.05.29 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.