JAGDISH CHANDER vs STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

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2026 Supreme(P&H) 263

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
JAGDISH CHANDER – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS – Respondent

JUDGMENT :

JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J.

RA-CW-59-2026

The applicant-petitioner through instant application is seeking review of order dated 11.11.2025 and to restore the main petition to its original number and stage.

For the reasons set out in the application, the same is allowed. The main case is restored to its original number and stage.

With the consent of both sides, the main case is taken on Board.

Main case

1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of orders whereby he was dismissed from service.

2. The petitioner was holding rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector at the time of passing impugned order dated 28.07.2003. A team of police officers was deputed to produce two hardcore criminals before the Trial Court. Two unidentified boys attacked the undertrial prisoners. One undertrial prisoner died and another sustained injury. The respondent conducted a departmental inquiry alleging cowardness and negligence on the part of petitioner and his colleagues which led to aforesaid incident. They were found guilty of the alleged offence. The Disciplinary Authority dismissed him from service. The petitioner unsuccessfully preferr

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