IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 214 CWP-17468-2021 (O&M) Date of decision: 21.07.2026 Varinder Singh .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present : Mr. Brijesh Nandan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Karunesh Kaushal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Nitin Kaushal, Advocate for respondents No.2 and 3. **** NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of certiorari, for quashing the orders dated 18.06.2020 (Annexure P-5) and 17.07.2020 (Annexure P-6). Further, a writ of mandamus has been sought for directing the respondents to release the salary of the petitioner and decide legal notice dated 21.06.2021 (Annexure P-11), in a time bound manner. 2. Learned counsel for the parties are ad idem that since the due salary of the petitioner has been released, therefore, the instant petition has been rendered infructuous. 3. Disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 4. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. 21.07.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINAY 2026.07.21 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment