IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP. No. 6080 of 2009 Date of Decision: 23.4.2009. Veena Rani --Petitioner Versus State of Punjab & others --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. S.S. Rathore, Advocate for the petitioners. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) The petitioner was discharged from service vide order dated 21.4.1997. It is alleged that some representations were made by the petitioner against her discharge. She also served a legal notice in the year 1997. Thereafter, the petitioner made some representation in April, 2007 and the comments are being asked from the Director General of Police. However, the fact remains that the petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court for setting aside the order passed in the year 1997. There is no valid explanation for such a long delay in approaching the Court. The petition is liable to be dismissed on account of delay and laches. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 23.4.2009 lucky