Sewa Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
On notice, the Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging restrictions on benefits for ex-servicemen from the second emergency. Without addressing merits, the Court directed respondents to consider the claim in light of a prior Division Bench judgment and release benefits within four months if entitled.
What did the court decide?
Directed respondents to consider the claim in light of the cited judgment and release benefits within four months if the petitioner is entitled.
What the court decided
CWP-21645-2016 (O&M) - 1 -
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP-21645-2016 (O&M) Date of Decision: October 19, 2016
Sewa Singh
.....Petitioner
Versus
The State of Punjab and others
......Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDIP AHLUWALIA
1. Whether speaking/reasoned ? Yes/No 2. Whether reportable ? Yes/No
3. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes/No 4. To be referred to the Reporters or not? Yes/No 5. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? Yes/No.
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Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to arrears of benefits as an ex-serviceman served during the second emergency in light of a Division Bench judgment.
How the respondents should consider the petitioner's claim for benefits.
Whether the Court should dispose of the writ petition without expressing views on merits.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Sewa Singh
- respondent
The State of Punjab and others
Coram
Surya Kant
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Punjab & Haryana HC
- Decided on
- · October
- Registered
- Case no.
- CWP/21645/2016
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