CRM-M-17756-2021 -1- 251 IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17756-2021 Decided on: 12.02.2026 Gurminder Singh Sidhu .... Petitioner versus State of Punjab and another .... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Present: Mr. Aayush Gupta, Advocate with Ms. Shalini Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. J.S.Thind, DAG, Punjab. Ms. Samridhi Sareen, Advocate for respondent No.2 through video conferencing. **** Vinod S. Bhardwaj, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.PC (now Section 528 BNSS) for quashing of Criminal Complaint No.23 dated 01.05.2009 (Annexure P-6), summoning order dated 19.10.2011 (Annexure P- 7) along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom. 2. Ms. Samridhi Sareen, Advocate, who is appointed as legal aid counsel by this Court vide order dated 27.11.2025 informs this Court that Inderjit Singh Buttar - respondent No.2/complainant has passed away on 01.11.2024 and she had a word with the legal representatives of deceased- complainant and she has been informed by the legal heirs that they do not intend to pursue the complaint any further. SONIA BURA 2026.02.17 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-17756-2021 -2- 3. Taking into consideration the fact that LRs of deceased complainant are not interested in pursuing the present lis any further and taking note of provisions of under Section 256 Cr.PC (Section 279 BNSS), I deem it appropriate to allow the present petition. The criminal complaint bearing No.23 dated 01.05.2009 titled as “Inderjit Singh Buttar vs. Gurminder Singh Sidhu”, along with all other consequential proceedings arising therefrom is quashed. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. 12.02.2026 (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) sonia JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No Whether reportable? Yes/No SONIA BURA 2026.02.17 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document