IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 236 LPA-574-2023 (O&M) Decided on :30.03.2026 Dr. VIVEK MALIK ...Appellant Versus ROOP RAM JOWEL, ADDL. CHIEF SECRETARY AND OTHERS . . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA PRESENT: None for the appellant. **** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J. (Oral) 1. In the present appeal, the challenge is to the impugned order dated 12.01.2023 (Annexure A-1) passed by learned Single Judge, by which, the contempt petition bearing COCP No. 1673 of 2018 (O&M) filed by the appellants herein was disposed of. 2. Since no one has appeared on behalf of the appellant to press the present appeal, it can be safely presumed that the appellant might not be interested in pursuing the present remedy. 3. Dismissed for non-prosecution. 4. Pending civil miscellaneous application, if any, stands disposed of. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE ( DEEPAK MANCHANDA ) JUDGE 30.03.2026 Riya Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RIYA 2026.04.01 10:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document