Diwan Singh v. State of Haryana and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh; CWP-18219-2025 (O&M); Diwan Singh v. State of Haryana and others; decided 07.07.2025; Bench: Justice Deepak Sibal (author), Justice Lapita Banerji; writ petition disposed of with directions; representation/application dated 20.01.2025 (Annexure P-3); Deputy Commissioner, Karnal; speaking/reasoned order; opportunity of hearing to all concerned; two-month timeline; decision to be communicated; liberty to challenge in accordance with law; Counsel: Ram Karan Agnihotri (petitioner), Saurabh Mago, DAG Haryana (State).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the Deputy Commissioner, Karnal to take a decision on the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2025 (Annexure P-3) by passing a speaking order after affording opportunity of hearing to all concerned, preferably within two months from receipt of a copy of the order; decision to be communicated to the petitioner with liberty to challenge it in accordance with law.