COCP-2555-2026 103-2 Rajender Kumar Vijayendra Kumar CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN Present: Mr. Vinod Bhardwaj for the petitioner Mr. Sharad Aggarwal, Addl. A.G., Haryana, for the respondents. HARPREET KAUR 1. Learned State counsel representing the respondents has informed that in a similar matter/decision by the Single Bench in a batch of petitions, several LPAs were preferred by the State and the said LPAs (LPA-1092-2026 and connected Division Bench vide order dated 15.05.2026 and the operative part of the same is reproduced as under: “6. a direction upon the State to examine indi writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy in the light of law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Singh Singh Singh Singh (supra). 7. passed by the authorities, status quo with regard to working of the employees would be maintained and the same shall abide by the ultimate orders to be passed by the State in that regard.” 2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Rajender Kumar and others Versus Vijayendra Kumar and another HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN Mr. Vinod Bhardwaj, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Sharad Aggarwal, Addl. A.G., Haryana, for the respondents. HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN, J. (ORAL) Learned State counsel representing the respondents has informed that in a similar matter/decision by the Single Bench in a batch of petitions, several LPAs were preferred by the State and the said LPAs 2026 and connected appeals) have been disposed of by the Division Bench vide order dated 15.05.2026 and the operative part of the same is reproduced as under:- “6. In that view of the matter, we dispose of this batch of appeals with a direction upon the State to examine indi writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy in the light of law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Singh Singh Singh Singh (supra), as also the judgment of this Court in LPA (supra). 7. Till specific orders as directed by the learned Single Judge are passed by the authorities, status quo with regard to working of the employees would be maintained and the same shall abide by the ultimate orders to be passed by the State in that regard.” IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH COCP-2555-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 10.07.2026 .....…Petitioners ........Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN Mr. Sharad Aggarwal, Addl. A.G., Haryana, JEEWAN, J. (ORAL) Learned State counsel representing the respondents has informed that in a similar matter/decision by the Single Bench in a batch of petitions, several LPAs were preferred by the State and the said LPAs appeals) have been disposed of by the Division Bench vide order dated 15.05.2026 and the operative part of the In that view of the matter, we dispose of this batch of appeals with a direction upon the State to examine individual cases of the respondents – writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy in the light of law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Madan Madan Madan (supra), as also the judgment of this Court in LPA-1810-2025 Till specific orders as directed by the learned Single Judge are passed by the authorities, status quo with regard to working of the employees would be maintained and the same shall abide by the ultimate orders to be passed by the State in that regard.” Learned State counsel representing the respondents has informed that in a similar matter/decision by the Single Bench in a batch of petitions, several LPAs were preferred by the State and the said LPAs appeals) have been disposed of by the Division Bench vide order dated 15.05.2026 and the operative part of the In that view of the matter, we dispose of this batch of appeals with writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy in the light Madan Madan Madan Madan 2025 Till specific orders as directed by the learned Single Judge are passed by the authorities, status quo with regard to working of the employees would be maintained and the same shall abide by the ultimate ATUL SETHI 2026.07.15 17:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh COCP-2555-2026 3. As per the aforesaid order, the State has been directed to examine individual cases of the writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy mentioned therein. It has been further directed that quo with regard to the working of the employees would be maintained till the orders are passed by the authorities. 4. Still further, the Larger Bench of this Court in LPA and connected matters (referred to by the Division Bench in LPA aforesaid), has disposed of all the appeals with a direction to the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees. The relevant observations of the Larger Bench are as under:- “9. In that view of the ma direction upon the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees involved in this batch of cases by passing a speaking order in respect of their claim for regularization within a period of six months. The judgment of the learned Single Judge under appeal stands modified in the light of the principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh (supra). Till an appropriate order in respe employees is passed, status quo as exists today would be maintained. It goes without saying that the claim of regularization based on policy of 2011 will also be accorded consideration keeping in view the principles laid down by (supra) and the order impugned in the present batch of appeals/writ petitions would not come in the way of fresh consideration of the claim of employees for regularization. 10. employee, we direct each employee to submit a comprehensive representation to the department along with a copy of this order within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order 2026 (O&M) -2- As per the aforesaid order, the State has been directed to examine individual cases of the writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy mentioned therein. It has been further directed that with regard to the working of the employees would be maintained till the orders are passed by the authorities. Still further, the Larger Bench of this Court in LPA and connected matters (referred to by the Division Bench in LPA resaid), has disposed of all the appeals with a direction to the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees. The relevant observations of the Larger Bench are as “9. In that view of the matter, all the appeals are disposed of with a direction upon the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees involved in this batch of cases by passing a speaking order in respect of their claim for regularization within a period of six months. The judgment of the learned Single Judge under appeal stands modified in the light of the principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh (supra). Till an appropriate order in respe employees is passed, status quo as exists today would be maintained. It goes without saying that the claim of regularization based on policy of 2011 will also be accorded consideration keeping in view the principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh (supra) and the order impugned in the present batch of appeals/writ petitions would not come in the way of fresh consideration of the claim of employees for regularization. 10. In order to facilitate a fresh consideration of claim of the individual employee, we direct each employee to submit a comprehensive representation to the department along with a copy of this order within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order As per the aforesaid order, the State has been directed to examine individual cases of the writ petitioners for regularization, keeping in view the policy mentioned therein. It has been further directed that status with regard to the working of the employees would be maintained till Still further, the Larger Bench of this Court in LPA-1810-2025 and connected matters (referred to by the Division Bench in LPA-1092-2026 resaid), has disposed of all the appeals with a direction to the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees. The relevant observations of the Larger Bench are as tter, all the appeals are disposed of with a direction upon the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees involved in this batch of cases by passing a speaking order in respect of their claim for regularization within a period of six months. The judgment of the learned Single Judge under appeal stands modified in the light of the principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh (supra). Till an appropriate order in respect of claim of each of the employees is passed, status quo as exists today would be maintained. It goes without saying that the claim of regularization based on policy of 2011 will also be accorded consideration keeping in view the principles the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh (supra) and the order impugned in the present batch of appeals/writ petitions would not come in the way of fresh consideration of the claim of resh consideration of claim of the individual employee, we direct each employee to submit a comprehensive representation to the department along with a copy of this order within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.” As per the aforesaid order, the State has been directed to examine individual cases of the writ petitioners for regularization, keeping status with regard to the working of the employees would be maintained till 2025 2026 resaid), has disposed of all the appeals with a direction to the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees. The relevant observations of the Larger Bench are as tter, all the appeals are disposed of with a direction upon the State of Haryana/its Bodies/Corporation/Nigam to accord fresh consideration to the claim of employees involved in this batch of cases by passing a speaking order in respect of their claim for regularization within a period of six months. The judgment of the learned Single Judge under appeal stands modified in the light of the principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh ct of claim of each of the employees is passed, status quo as exists today would be maintained. It goes without saying that the claim of regularization based on policy of 2011 will also be accorded consideration keeping in view the principles the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Madan Singh (supra) and the order impugned in the present batch of appeals/writ petitions would not come in the way of fresh consideration of the claim of resh consideration of claim of the individual employee, we direct each employee to submit a comprehensive representation to the department along with a copy of this order within a .” ATUL SETHI 2026.07.15 17:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh COCP-2555-2026 5. In view of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners does not press the present petition, at this stage and submits that the same be disposed of view of the decision of the Division Bench in the aforesaid LPAs. 6. Disposed of accordingly. 7. However, in case the petitioners still have any grievance after fresh consideration of their claims by the concerned Authorities, they would be at liberty to seek revival of the present petition or file a fresh petition, as per law. 8. Pending miscella 10.07.2026 atulsethi Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2026 (O&M) -3- In view of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners does not press the present petition, at this stage and submits that the same be disposed of view of the decision of the Division Bench in the aforesaid Disposed of accordingly. However, in case the petitioners still have any grievance after fresh consideration of their claims by the concerned Authorities, they would be at liberty to seek revival of the present petition or file a fresh petition, as Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN) Whether speaking/reasoned : Whether reportable : In view of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners does not press the present petition, at this stage and submits that the same be disposed of view of the decision of the Division Bench in the aforesaid However, in case the petitioners still have any grievance after fresh consideration of their claims by the concerned Authorities, they would be at liberty to seek revival of the present petition or file a fresh petition, as neous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No In view of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners does not press the present petition, at this stage and submits that the same be disposed of view of the decision of the Division Bench in the aforesaid However, in case the petitioners still have any grievance after fresh consideration of their claims by the concerned Authorities, they would be at liberty to seek revival of the present petition or file a fresh petition, as ATUL SETHI 2026.07.15 17:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh