IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117 CWP-18149-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 02.07.2026 JOGINDER SINGH ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present : Mr. Ankur Dua, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Naveen Kumar, Addl. AG, Haryana. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel while referring to Annexure P9 states that the petitioner had passed the Intermediate School Course in 72 Batch and all others who were with him in the same Batch, have since been promoted to the post of ASI on 26.07.2024 except him only on account of he having adverse remarks which were expunged by the Department of Home vide order dated 30.01.2025. This Court vide order dated 23.02.2026 passed in CWP-5441-2026 had taken into account an affidavit submitted by the Home Department wherein it was admitted that the practice of entertaining the mercy petitions with regard to adverse remarks had been going on since decade and became a precedent, in wake of which it was ordered that in future such representations would be considered in terms of the Instructions dated 06.01.2012. In this regard, his submission is that his remarks had been expunged prior to passing of the aforesaid order and as such, he is entitled for consideration of promotion for which he would submit a fresh representation which may be directed to be considered and decided in a time bound manner.

2. The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the course of hearing, learned State counsel, on instructions, states that the matter will be ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.02 16:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-18149-2026 -2- considered in light of the aforesaid submissions and decision shall be taken thereon with regard to the claim of the petitioner, within a period of six months, uninfluenced by the order impugned in the present case, Annexure P-12, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 3. The aforesaid satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner. 4. The matter stands disposed of accordingly and if the petitioner is found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same may be passed after granting opportunity of hearing to him and shall contain reasons, whereupon he shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 02.07.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.02 16:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117 CWP-18149-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 02.07.2026 JOGINDER SINGH ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present : Mr. Ankur Dua, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Naveen Kumar, Addl. AG, Haryana. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel while referring to Annexure P9 states that the petitioner had passed the Intermediate School Course in 72 Batch and all others who were with him in the same Batch, have since been promoted to the post of ASI on 26.07.2024 except him only on account of he having adverse remarks which were expunged by the Department of Home vide order dated 30.01.2025. This Court vide order dated 23.02.2026 passed in CWP-5441-2026 had taken into account an affidavit submitted by the Home Department wherein it was admitted that the practice of entertaining the mercy petitions with regard to adverse remarks had been going on since decade and became a precedent, in wake of which it was ordered that in future such representations would be considered in terms of the Instructions dated 06.01.2012. In this regard, his submission is that his remarks had been expunged prior to passing of the aforesaid order and as such, he is entitled for consideration of promotion for which he would submit a fresh representation which may be directed to be considered and decided in a time bound manner.

2. The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the course of hearing, learned State counsel, on instructions, states that the matter will be ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.02 16:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-18149-2026 -2- considered in light of the aforesaid submissions and decision shall be taken thereon with regard to the claim of the petitioner, within a period of six months, uninfluenced by the order impugned in the present case, Annexure P-12, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 3. The aforesaid satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner. 4. The matter stands disposed of accordingly and if the petitioner is found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same may be passed after granting opportunity of hearing to him and shall contain reasons, whereupon he shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 02.07.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.02 16:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document