STATE OF PUNJAB . vs SAMADH BABA BHAI SANGTIAN . — C.A. No. 868/2004

Case Summary: State of Punjab v. Samadh Baba Bhai Sangtian Outcome: The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal (02/09/2004), setting aside the High Court's direction to issue notice to the then Deputy Commissioner of Sangrur for cost imposition, while upholding the High Court's merits decision. The Court held the Deputy Commissioner cannot be penalized for bringing public trust mismanagement to government attention, as administrative action ultimately rests with competent authorities. No costs awarded. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.