CM-4042-2026 in/and LPA-1657-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (128) CM-4042-LPA-2026 in/and LPA-1657-2026 Date of Decision : 01.07.2026 Rajinder Kumar ...Appellant Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL Present: Mr. Hitesh Pandit, Advocate for the appellant. *** Harsimran Singh Sethi, J. (Oral) CM-4042-LPA-2026 Present application has been filed for seeking condonation of delay of 100 days in filing the appeal. Keeping in view the averments made in the application, which are duly supported by an affidavit, the application is allowed and delay of 100 days in filing the appeal is condoned. LPA-1657-2026 1. After arguing for some time, learned for the appellant submits that even if the back wages are denied but, the period for which the appellant remained out, cannot be treated as non-duty period as it will cause prejudice despite being exonerated of the criminal charge, which fact has not been considered by the learned Single Judge hence, the present appeal may kindly KANCHAN 2026.07.02 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CM-4042-2026 in/and LPA-1657-2026 2 be disposed of having been not pressed any further with liberty to the appellant to file a review application before the learned Single Judge. 2. Ordered accordingly. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE (AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL) JUDGE July 01, 2026 kanchan Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : No KANCHAN 2026.07.02 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment