IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 132 CRM-M-54417-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 28.01.2026 Naresh Kumar Singla ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. Avinit Avasthi, Advocate for the petitioner ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in terms of Section 17(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, as required prior approval had not been sought from the Department, in view of which, learned State counsel on instructions submits that the aforesaid aspect shall be taken by the investigating officer during course of the enquiry, which satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner. 2. Disposed of. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 28.01.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.01.28 18:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document