VERSHA DEVI vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 136-2 IOIN-1-CWP-19251-2005 in/and CWP-19251-2005 Date of decision : 06.05.2026 Versha Devi ….Petitioner V/S State of Punjab and others ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Jugam Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Siddharth Sandhu, A.A.G., Punjab **** NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) IOIN-1-CWP-19251-2005 Vide order dated 28.07.2025, on the request of learned State counsel, the matter was referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court for exploring the possibility of amicable settlement. The Mediator has sought extension of time and the Registry has listed the matter in IOIN category. Learned State counsel submits that with the efflux of time, the matter has become infructuous and accordingly, the main case is taken up on board today itself. IOIN stands disposed of. CWP-19251-2005 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 respondents to release the full amount of gratuity to the petitioner along with interest for the delayed payment @ 18% per annum. Further, seeking issuance o