IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 101 COCP-913-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.05.2026 Sukhchain Singh …Petitioner V/s Sonali Giri and others …Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Deepak Arora, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Shiny Chopra, AAG, Punjab. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) The instant contempt petition alleges disobedience of order dated 21.07.2025 (Annexure P-1) passed in CWP-20468-2025; “4. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, the petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the representation dated 01.07.2025, Annexure P-3, taking note of the afore-referred judgment within a period of 4 months, 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 him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon.” 2. Learned counsel representing the State of Punjab submits that in compliance of the directions issued vide order dated 21.07.2025 (ibid), speaking order dated 25.04.2026 has been passed and the claim of the petitioner has been rejected. 3. That being so, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he does not press the present contempt petition and that the petitioner shall, if so VIKAS CHANDER 2026.05.01 15.07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-913-2026 (O&M) -2- advised, avail all such remedies as shall be admissible in law against the said order. 4. In view of the statement given by learned counsel for the petitioner, the present contempt petition is disposed of as not having been pressed. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE May 01, 2026 vcgarg Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIKAS CHANDER 2026.05.01 15.07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document