IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.130 CWP-20514-2026 Date of decision: 09.07.2026 Amandeep Kaur and another ....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. Varinder Basa, 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 to convene a meeting of the newly elected members of the Zila Parishad, Gurdaspur to conduct, through secret ballot, election of Chairman and Vice Chairman. 2. At the outset, Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. A.G., Punjab, submits that he has express instructions to state before this Court that meeting for electing Chairman and Vice Chairman of the newly elected Zila Parishad, Gurdaspur shall be convened on 13.07.2026 at 3.00 P.M.; if there are more than one candidate in the fray for election to the post of Chairman and Vice Chairman, the election shall be got conducted through secret ballot; the videography/CCTV footage of the entire process shall be done and preserved under the care and custody of Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur JYOTI SHARMA 2026.07.10 12:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh CWP-20514-2026 -2- for a period of 03 months and that if need be, adequate police force shall also be provided outside the venue. 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 July 09, 2026 Jyoti 1 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No JYOTI SHARMA 2026.07.10 12:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh