GURBAX SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS

1 CWP-16771-2026 . IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 132 CWP-16771-2026 Date of Decision: 26.05.2026 Gurbax Singh .....Petitioner VERSUS State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Virender Pratap Singh, Advocate for Mr. Kehar Singh Hissowal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Pratibha Bali, AAG Punjab. Mr. Jyotnoor Kaur Sethi, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents, particularly respondent No.2, to consider representation dated 06.03.2026 (Annexure P-6) for release of the entire death-cum-retiral benefits of late Smt. Charanjit Kaur, wife of the petitioner, along with interest. 2. Ms. Jyotnoor Kaur Sethi, Advocate, has filed a memorandum of appearance on behalf of respondent No.2 in Court today, which is ordered to be PARUL VERMA 2026.05.27 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-16771-2026 . taken on record. The Registry is directed to place the sam