1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-19772-2026 Date of decision: 03.07.2026 Sr. No.107 Nirmala Rani and Ors. …..Petitioners VERSUS State Election Commission, Punjab and Ors. ….Respondents CORAM:- HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. Judgepreet Singh Warring, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. A.G., Punjab. ***** DEEPAK SIBAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through this petition the petitioners seek issuance of directions to the State Election Commission, Punjab and other official respondents to ensure that free and fair elections take place to the Municipal Council Jalalabad, District Fazilka which elections are scheduled to be held on 05.07.2026. 2. At the outset, Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab denies the apprehensions expressed on the petitioner’s behalf but states that to ensure fairness and transparency in the elections to the Municipal Council, Jalalabad (West), District Fazilka, the Deputy Commissioner, District Fazilka shall get videography done, both outside and inside the venue where voting is to take place; place CCTV cameras for 24 hours outside and inside the strong room where the ballot boxes are stored; counting of votes shall also be videographed and that if so required, adequate police force shall also be deployed. PUNEET SHARMA 2026.07.03 11.32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment 2 3. The afore statement made by the learned State counsel satisfies learned counsel for the petitioners. 4. Disposed of. (DEEPAK SIBAL) JUDGE (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE 03.07.2026 puneet i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No PUNEET SHARMA 2026.07.03 11.32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment