IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117+121 Date of decision: 14.07.2026 1. CWP-21006-2026 (O&M) JASBIR SINGH V/S STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS 2. CWP-21109-2026 (O&M) HEMRAJ SINGH V/S STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present : Mr. Mohit, Advocate and Mr. Pavitra, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Udit Garg, Addl. AG, Haryana. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel submits that claim of the petitioners for promotion has been rejected on the ground of pendency of FIR, wherein though cancellation report has been submitted, which has since been challenged by the complainant in CRM-M-10297-2024 wherein vide order dated 18.07.2024, interim relief has been granted, thus, the said proceedings may not be concluded for a long time. In similar set of facts, Sukhwinder Singh had filed CWP-29689-2025 for setting aside an order of denying him promotion to the post of Sub Inspector on the ground of pendency of FIR which was disposed of vide judgment dated 08.12.2025 with a direction to the respondents to consider petitioner for promotion by relying on the judgment of Division Bench in CWP-16553-2024 titled as Jaspreet Singh vs. Union of India and others, decided on 27.08.2025 wherein it was held that promotion cannot be denied on the ground of pendency of FIR unless charges are framed. He was accordingly promoted vide order dated 03.06.2026, Annexure P13. He states that judgment of Hon’ble the Supreme Court in Union of India vs. K.V. Jankiraman, 1991(4) SCC 109, can also be aptly applied in this case. He, on instructions, thus, prays that their cases be re- considered and decided in light of the aforesaid judgments, in a time bound manner. 2. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. 3. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the cases, these petitions are hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to reconsider and decide the claim of the petitioners, within a period of 4 months, in ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.14 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21006-2026 (O&M) and connected case -2- accordance with law, taking note of the aforesaid judgments and order dated 03.06.2026, Annexure P13, uninfluenced by the order impugned herein, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to them and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to the interest of the petitioners, the same shall contain reasons and they shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 4. Photocopy of this order be placed on the connected file(s). (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 14.07.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.14 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document