IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 221 CWP-3852-2023 Date of decision: 14.07.2026 Arvind Puri .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present : Mr. Sharwan Sehgal, Advocate (through VC) for the petitioner. Mr. Raghav Garg, AAG, Punjab. **** NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, claiming the following reliefs:- “xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx c. Quashing the charge sheet vide memorandum no.2/35/2020-1G1/461 dated 7.3.2022 (Annexure P-2) and order dated 20.9.2022 (Annexure P-3) for appointment of enquiry officer issued by the respondent no.1 whereby the charge sheet has been issued to the petitioner which is against the statutory provisions applicable to the respondents and for staying the operation of the charge sheet and its subsequent proceedings. d. It is further prayed that the operation of the impugned order may be stayed till the final disposal of the writ petition in the interest of justice. xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx” 2. Learned State counsel has produced copy of the order dated 06.02.2025, whereby the impugned chargesheet has been dropped. The same is taken on record. He submits that in view of the VINAY 2026.07.14 18:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-3852-2023 -2- said development, the instant petition has been rendered infructuous. 3. Disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 14.07.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINAY 2026.07.14 18:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment