IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 122+123 Date of Decision: 01.05.2026 1. CWP-13413-2026 BHAGWAN SINGH ...Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...Respondents 2. CWP-13430-2026 JASWINDER SINGH ...Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Karan Garg, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Ishan Kaushal, AAG Punjab *** 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 CWP-13413-2026. 2. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondents to publish complete merit list of candidates/players eligible for Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award 2019-23. He is further seeking direction to respondents to consider and grant award strictly in accordance with Clause 3.4 of applicable guidelines. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.01 16:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-13413-2026 and CWP-13430-2026 -2- 3. As per petition, performance period for the consideration of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award for different years is as below:- Award Year Performance period 2019 01.01.2014 to 31.12.2018 2020 01.01.2015 to 31.12.2019 2021 01.01.2016 to 31.12.2020 2022 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021 2023 01.01.2018 to 31.12.2022 4. The petitioner claims that he has participated in various national, university and state level canoeing and kayaking competitions and secured medals. He joined Punjab Police in 2021 and is still participating in sports competitions. He on 21.07.2025 submitted application for 2019-2023 award. He submitted representation dated 11.04.2026 seeking fair consideration of his candidature and disclosure of merit list. The respondents are going to finalize list of eligible candidates without disclosing merit list. 5. Learned State counsel submits that competent authority would examine petitioners’ claim and address their grievance in accordance with policy. 6. In the wake of statement of both sides, the petitions stand disposed of. Let the needful be done within four weeks from today. 7. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE May 01, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.01 16:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document