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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH

  

  Decided on: 30.01.2026
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8 
 Arnesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar and Another (2014), 8 SCC 273
(SUBHAS MEHLA)
JUDGE
30.01.2026
Sonia Puri Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable: YES/NO
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