IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-3119-2026 (O&M)

Date of decision: 04.02.2026 Gourav Dhawal ... Petitioner Vs.

Punjab Gramin Bank and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Mohan Singla, Advocate for the petitioner.

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HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL)

1. Present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari seeking quashing of the dismissal order dated 25.06.2025 (Annexure P-9), chargesheet dated 20.06.2024 (Annexure P-1), enquiry report dated 28.02.2025 (Annexure P-5) and entire disciplinary proceedings initiated during pendency of a criminal case, with a further prayer to direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in service and grant full back wages with continuity of service along with all other benefits.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner was a confirmed permanent Customer Service Associate (Office Assistant) in the respondent-Bank. On 20.06.2024, a chargesheet (Annexure P-1) was served upon him alleging misconduct under Article IV(a), to which, he submitted a detailed