467 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-9596-2005 (O&M) Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 Varinder Kumar Ghand ......Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Mr. Harinder Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Ravneet S. Joshi, DAG, Punjab, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in view of the reply filed by the respondents, the present writ petition has become rendered infructuous. 2. In view of the above, the present civil writ petition is dismissed as having been rendered infructuous. 3. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 22.07.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.07.24 18:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document