IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.116 CWP-21377-2026 Date of decision: 16.07.2026 Kanwarbir Singh Sidhu ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN Present: Mr. D.S Saldi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. A.G., Punjab. * * * DEEPAK SIBAL, J. (Oral) (1) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that at this stage, he would be satisfied if the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 – Punjab State Election Commission, Chandigarh, to take a decision on the representation dated 01.06.2026 (Annexure P-11) made by the petitioner. (2) Learned State counsel as also learned counsel for respondents No.2 and 3 have no objection if the petitioner's above prayer is accepted. (3) Accordingly, at this stage, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to take a decision on the aforesaid representation made by the petitioner, by passing speaking order(s) and after granting opportunity of hearing to all affected parties within 02 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. JYOTI SHARMA 2026.07.16 16:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh CWP-21377-2026 -2- (4) Needless to add that the decision so taken be communicated to the petitioner and if the same is not to the satisfaction of the petitioner, he would be at liberty to challenge the same, in accordance with law. (DEEPAK SIBAL) JUDGE (HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN) JUDGE July 16, 2026 Jyoti 1 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No JYOTI SHARMA 2026.07.16 16:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh