Single judge disposed of a writ petition challenging suspension as Sarpanch. Ruled the petition became infructuous because the term of office had expired. No cause of action survives.
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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP No.16675 of 1997 Date of Decision.24.01.2017
Sukhdev Singh Sarpanch
.......Petitioner
Vs
State of Punjab and another ........Respondents
Present: Mr. Raj Kumar Garg, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Yatinder Sharma, Addl. A.G., Punjab for respondent No.1.
CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT RAWAL
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AMIT RAWAL J. (ORAL)
The writ petition has become infructuous as the challenge was to the suspension of the petitioner from the post of Sarpanch. The term for the office of Sarpanch has already been over, thus, no cause of action survives for consideration the writ petition.
The writ petition is disposed of as having become infructuous.
(AMIT RAWAL) JUDGE January 24, 2017 Pankaj* Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No
PANKAJ KUMAR 2017.01.27 11:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Sukhdev Singh Sarpanch
State of Punjab
AMIT RAWAL
As recorded by the court registry
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