629 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RSA-2885-2011 (O&M) Date of Decision: 05.05.2026 Mohinder Singh Randhawa ......Appellant Vs. State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: None for the appellant. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. On the last date of hearing, Registry was directed to issue notice to the appellant for the date fixed. 2. As per office report, notice issued to the appellant has been received back unserved with the report of the caretaker that the appellant has expired since long and his family members are residing out of country. 3. Today, there is no representation on behalf of the appellant. 4. In view of the above, this Court is now left with no other option but to dismiss the present appeal for want of prosecution. 5. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution. 6. Liberty is, however, reserved to the legal representatives of the appellant to move an application to revive the present appeal in case any cause of action survives. 7. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 05.05.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.05.07 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document