-1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** 126 Date of Decision: 13.07.2026 1. CR-1046-2023 (O&M) SANT LAL (DECEASED) THROUGH HIS LR SUDESH KUMAR RAJORA …Petitioner Versus SANT LAL (DECEASED) THROUGH HIS LRS & OTHERS …Respondents And 2. CR-1047-2023 (O&M) SANT LAL (DECEASED) THROUGH HIS LR SUDESH KUMAR RAJORA …Petitioner Versus SANT LAL (DECEASED) THROUGH HIS LRS & OTHERS …Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Shayank Kumar, Advocate and Mr. Amit Gupta, Advocate for petitioner Mr. Abhinav Kalia, Deputy Advocate General, Haryana Mr. Arnav Sharma, Advocate on behalf of Mr. Raman Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.14-HPCL *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. As common issues are involved in the captioned petitions, with the consent of both sides, the same are hereby disposed of by this common order. For the sake of brevity and convenience, facts are borrowed from CR- 1046-2023. SUDEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.14 10:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -2- 2. The petitioner through instant petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 06.10.2022 whereby learned Executing Court at Panipat had issued conditional warrant against the petitioner. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that State passed an award with respect to acquired land of Mr. Sant Lal. Later on, decree was passed in favour of Mr. Sant Lal. He became entitled to release of decretal amount. He passed away before receipt of awarded compensation. Petitioner being one of the legal heirs of late Mr. Sant Lal filed an application seeking release of compensation. The amount was released in his favour. There were other legal heirs who approached this Court seeking their share in the awarded compensation. Their petitions were finally disposed of and petitioner was directed to deposit compensation received by him with the Executing Court. The petitioner had already deposited amount as ordered by this Court and Hon’ble Supreme Court. Now the matter is pending before the Executing Court for determination of release of compensation to legal heirs as per their respective shares. The petitioner has deposited full amount of compensation received by him in CM No. 89 of 2014 whereas he has deposited share of contesting legal heirs in CM No. 88 of 2014. The Executing Court may be directed to adjudicate the matter on merits. 4. On 11.05.2026, the following order was passed: - “Although, learned counsel for the petitioner(s) has produced a copy of an order dated 18.04.2026 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Panipat-cum-Executing Court reflecting that the counsel(s) appearing on behalf of the contesting respondent(s) had been made aware of the SUDEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.14 10:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -3- pendency of the present petition(s), however, no one appears on their behalf. Keeping in view of the interest of justice, learned counsel for the petitioner(s) is requested to serve the private/contesting respondent(s) again through their counsel representing before the learned Executing Court. List on 25.05.2026. In the meanwhile, the petitioner(s) may deposit 4/7th share of the total principal amount minus 1/28th share of the total principal amount of compensation released to them as against the acquired land, after adjusting an amount of Rs. 9,68,503/- already deposited by them. A photocopy of this order be placed on the file(s) of connected case(s).” 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that aforesaid order stands complied with. 6. In the backdrop, the petitions stand disposed of with a request to the Executing Court to adjudicate pending dispute expeditiously and preferably within 6 months from today. The Court may also consider question of interim release of deposited amount. 7. Pending Misc. application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 13.07.2026 SDK Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No SUDEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.14 10:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document