IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.111 CWP-19899-2026 Decided on : 06.07.2026 Kuldeep Singh ...... Petitioner Versus State Election Commission, Punjab and others ...... Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL *** Present : Mr. Nitin Mittoo, Advocate for the petitioner (through Video Confernecing). Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab. *** DEEPAK SIBA L , J.(ORAL) 1. Through this petition, the petitioner primarily seeks issuance of a direction to entertain the election petition filed by him to challenge therein the election of respondent No.5 as Member of the Municipal Council, Zira. 2. At the outset, Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab submits that he has express instructions to the effect that as and when the petitioner files his afore referred election petition, the same shall be considered by the Election Tribunal, in accordance with law. MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.07.07 16:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh CWP-19899-2026 -2- 3. The afore submission made by the learned State counsel satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner. 4. Disposed of. (DEEPAK SIBAL) JUDGE (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) 06.07.2026 JUDGE mamta Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.07.07 16:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh