Common order dismissing three connected writ petitions regarding gratuity claims as withdrawn by petitioners with liberty to pursue alternative statutory remedies under the Payment of Gratuity Act.
Leave granted to withdraw petitions with liberty to approach the Controlling Authority under Section 8 of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
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CWP No. 14744 of 2020 -1and other connected cases
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
| (243-1) | CWP No. 14744 of 2020 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.9.2026 |
|---|---|
| Dr. Harvinder Kumar | ......Petitioner |
| Versus | |
| State of Haryana and others | .....Respondents |
| (243-2) | CWP No. 14710 of 2020 (O&M) |
| Dr. Sonia Seth | ......Petitioner |
| Versus | |
| State of Haryana and others | .....Respondents |
| (243-3) | CWP No. 33208 of 2025 (O&M) |
| Geetika Duggal | ......Petitioner |
| Versus | |
| State of Haryana and others | .....Respondents |
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH
Present: Mr. Amit Dhawan, Advocate for the petitioner(s) (in CWP Nos. 14710 and 14744 of 2020).
Mr. Varun Sandhgu, Advocate for the petitioner (in CWP-33208-2025).
Mr. Kapil Bansal, DAG, Haryana.
Ms. Komal Parveen Singh, Advocate for Mr. Mayank Garg, Advocate and Mr. Raman B. Garg, Advocate for respondents No. 2 and 3 (in all cases). ****
KIRTI SINGH, J. (ORAL)
CWP No. 14744 of 2020 -2and other connected cases
be decided through a common order.
disposed of.
(KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE
| September 10th, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Gurpreet Singh | |
| **Whether speaking/reasoned ** | : Yes/No |
| Whether reportable | : Yes/No |
GURPREET SINGH 2026.09.11 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh
Dr. Harvinder Kumar
State of Haryana
Kirti Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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