IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision:-10.02.2026 Mohan Singh Jaswal ...Petitioner Versus State of UT Chandigarh and others ...Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present: Mr. Jashandeep Singh Bains, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Sanjiv Ghai, Advocate for respondent No.3.

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SUVIR SEHGAL, J.(ORAL)

1. Counsel for the petitioner submits that in November, 2023, petitioner was attacked by a stray dog and was granted compensation of Rs.30,000/- by the respondents. He states that another incident took place on 22.05.2025 when petitioner was on a morning walk. He asserts that a stray dog attacked the petitioner, who suffered four deep Category III wounds and was treated at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Medical Sciences, Sector – 56, Mohali. Counsel states that a DDR, Annexure P2, was lodged on 05.06.2025 and petitioner submitted a representation vide Diary No.5017 dated 02.07.2025 with the respondents for grant of compensation. Counsel emphasizes that despite a lapse of more than six months, he has not been provided any financial aid.

2. Advance copy of the petition has been served upon respondents.

3. Mr. Sanjiv Ghai, Advocate has put in