61 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.8477 of 2002 (O&M) Date of Decision: 30.07.2025 Varinder Kumar …Petitioner Versus The State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA Present:- Mr. Arjun Sahni, Advocate appearing for Mr. Manu K. Bhandari, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Raghav Garg, AAG, Punjab for respondent No.1 to 3. ***** MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA, J. (Oral) The present case has been listed today in pursuance of “Special Mediation Drive – Mediation ‘For the Nation” drive/campaign (launched by the National Legal Services Authority and circulated vide the letter dated 27.06.2025) to explore/ascertain as to whether the dispute between the parties can be referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre for the amicable settlement thereof through mediation. 2. However, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, on the instructions from the arguing counsel, submits that the instant petition has become infructuous and he requests that the same may be disposed of accordingly. NEETU RANI 2025.08.01 14:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD CWP No.8477 of 2002 (O&M) -2- 3. Learned State counsel has no objection for the same. 4. Resultantly, the Civil Writ Petition in hand stands disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. (MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA) 30.07.2025 JUDGE neetu Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether Reportable: No NEETU RANI 2025.08.01 14:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD