# GURVIR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Date: 2026-05-27
Citation: CWP 17206/2026
Petitioner: GURVIR SINGH
Respondent: STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

[Official PDF on Punjab and Haryana High Court website](https://livedb9010.phhc.gov.in/public/judgments/order-pdf?case_type=CWP&case_no=17206&case_year=2026&order_date=2026-05-27&order_type=FINAL)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 125 CWP-17206-2026 Date of decision : 27.05.2026 Gurvir Singh ….Petitioner V/S State of Punjab and others ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Munish Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. **** NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents to consider and decide the claim of the petitioner for appointment on compassionate basis in the respondent-department as the petitioner's claim has been kept pending for more than 3 ½ years despite submission of all requisite documents. 2. After arguing the case for sometime, learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to file a fresh one on the same cause of action with better particulars. 3. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. 27.05.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) kothiyal JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.05.27 16:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

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