LPA-755-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 227 LPA-755-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 27.08.2026 HARYANA STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION AND ANOTHER …..APPELLANTS Vs. SHANKEY JINDAL AND ANOTHER …..RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH GAUR Present: Mr. Deepak Vashisth, DAG, Haryana. Mr. Vinod Gupta, Advocate for respondent No.1. ***** SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This intra-court appeal has been filed under Clause X of the Letters Patent challenging the order dated 16.02.2026 passed by the learned Single Bench in a contempt petition. 2. By virtue of the impugned order, a Single Bench of this Court imposed a cost of Rs.2,00,000/- upon the contemnors/appellants for failure to furnish compliance affidavit, despite grant of last opportunity. Learned Single Bench further directed that cost to be deposited with the High Court Bar Association and the Institute of Blind, Sector-26, Chandigarh, in equal share. 3. Counsel for respondent No.1 states that he has no objection if the Letters Patent Appeal is allowed and the impugned order is set aside. He PRIYANKA 2026.09.02 11:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document LPA-755-2026 (O&M) -2- submits that because of the interim order passed by this Court, contempt petition is not being taken to its logical conclusion. 4. In view of the statement made by learned counsel for respondent No.1, order dated 16.02.2026 passed by the learned Single Bench is set aside, and the appeal is allowed. The contempt proceedings shall proceed further and be disposed of in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. 5. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE (RAJESH GAUR) JUDGE 27.08.2026 pry Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No PRIYANKA 2026.09.02 11:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document