DEEPAK VERMA vs STATE OF PUNJAB

122 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.15520 of 2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 18.05.2026 Deepak Verma and another .....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ........Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present: Mr. S.S. Narula, Senior Advocate with Mr. Ankush Verma, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Jastej Singh, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab. **** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed for directing the respondents to conduct the forthcoming general elections to Municipal Corporation & Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayats in the State of Punjab using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) instead of Ballot Papers. 2. After arguing for some time, learned senior counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners submits that he be permitted to withdraw the present petition with liberty to file afresh with better particulars. 3. Ordered accordingly. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 18.05.2026 sandeep Whether Speaking/Reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No SANDEEP KUMAR 2026.05.18 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/jud