117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-11144-2009 (O&M) Date of Decision: 26.08.2026 Pritam Singh Saini ......Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: None for the petitioner. Ms. Arundhati Kulshreshtha, A.A.G., Punjab, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. On the last date of hearing, since there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner, Registry was directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as his counsel for the date fixed. 2. As per the office report, notice issued to the petitioner has been received back unserved with the report that he has expired. It is further reported that letter issued to learned counsel for the petitioner has been received back with the report that he has left legal practice. 3. Today also, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 4. In view of the above, this Court is now left with no other option but to dismiss the present writ petition for want of prosecution. 5. Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution. 6. Liberty is, however, reserved to the legal representative(s) of the petitioner to move an application to revive the present writ petition in case any cause of action survives. 7. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 26.08.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.08.27 18:43 I agree to specified portions of this document