CWP-8396-2006 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 112 CWP-8396-2006 (O&M) Date of decision:-10.09.2026 Ashok Kumar ...Petitioner vs. State of Punjab and ors. ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present:- None for the petitioner. Mr. Ravneet Singh Joshi, DAG, Punjab.. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA, J. (Oral) 1. On 27.07.2026, since no one had put in appearance on behalf of the petitioner, Registry was directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as to his counsel. On 24.08.2026, since notice issued to the petitioner has not been received back served or otherwise, the matter was adjourned to today to await the report. As per office report, petitioner has expired. Further, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has also been informed. 2. Today the matter was called twice but there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Therefore, this Court is left with no other option but to dismiss the present petition for want of prosecution. 3. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed for want of prosecution. 4. However, liberty is granted to the legal heirs of the petitioner to revive this petition, in case any cause of action survives. 5. Pending application (s), if any, also stand disposed of. 10.09.2026 (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) Gaurav Arora JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No GAURAV ARORA 2026.09.10 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document