CWP-24434-2023 #1# IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. 237 CWP-24434-2023 Date of Decision:-08.07.2026 Pardeep Kumar Khangwal. ......Petitioner. Vs. State of Punjab & Ors. ......Respondents. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present:- Mr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Advocate for the Petitioner. Mr. Charanpreet Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Advocate for respondent no.3. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1) At the outset, learned State counsel fairly submits that the petitioner has since retired from service, therefore, no cause of action survives. 2) Learned counsel for the petitioner does not dispute the abovesaid factual aspect of the matter. Therefore, he does not intend to press this petition. 3) Dismissed, as not pressed. ( KULDEEP TIWARI ) JUDGE 08.07.2026 Vinay Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.10 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document