IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 201 CRM-M-18684-2023 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.04.2026 Bharat Bhushan and Another ....Petitioners Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. Dhruv Gupta and Ms. Titiksha, Advocates for the petitioner Mr. Gautam Kaile, DAG Haryana ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners, after arguing for some time, prays for withdrawal of the petition with liberty to take all pleas before the trial Court at the appropriate stage, in accordance with law, however, prays for grant of exemption from their personal appearance, which may be subject to any conditions. 2. Ordered accordingly. Petitioners are granted exemption from their personal appearance before the trial Court during pendency of the case, subject to their filing affidavit/s before the Court concerned that they have no objection in case, the proceedings before it are held in their absence; in the presence of their counsel and shall appear before the said Court as and when their presence would be absolutely necessary. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 20.04.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.04.20 19:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document