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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
COCP-3261-2026
Date of Decision:- 20.07.2026
Harish Chander
....Petitioner
Vs.
Mr. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS and others
....Respondents
CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI
Present:- Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Advocate
for the petitioner.
***** AMARJOT BHATTI, J. (Oral)
1.
Petitioner Harish Chander has filed present contempt petition under Section 11 and 12 of Contempt of Courts Act read with Article 215 of Constitution of India for deliberately disobeying the order dated 30.04.2026 (Annexure P-1) passed in CWP-13165-2026.
2.
As per aforesaid order, respondent-State was directed to dispose of the representation dated 08.04.2026 (Annexure P-3 in CWP) within a span of three weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of
order.
3.
On advance notice, Mr. Harkanwar Jeet Singh, AAG, Punjab appeared on behalf of respondents and placed on record copy of order dated 02.06.2026 vide which order passed in aforesaid CWP-13165-2026 was duly complied with. Copy of order also furnished to learned counsel representing petitioner.
4.
Considering the aforesaid factual position, order dated 30.04.2026 (Annexure P-1) has been duly complied with. Therefore, I do LALIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 17:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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not find any necessity to proceed with present contempt petition filed by petitioner and same is, accordingly disposed of.
5.
Pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands
disposed of accordingly.
(AMARJOT BHATTI)
JUDGE 20.07.2026
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Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable
: Yes/No
LALIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 17:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document