263 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-13434-2025 Date of Decision: 18.03.2026 Date of Uploading: 18.03.2026 Rajesh Kumar …..Petitioner. Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL ***** Present:- Mr. Davinder Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Sandeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Baljinder Singh Sra, Addl. A.G, Punjab. Mr. Anshul Sharma, Advocate for respondents No.4 and 5 along with Harpreet Kaur (present in person). SUMEET GOEL, J.(Oral) Present criminal writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus for seeking release of alleged detenue, namely, Harpreet Kaur wife of petitioner Rajesh Kumar from the illegal custody of respondents No.4 and 5. 2. The alleged dentenue-Harpreet Kaur is present in Court today. This Court has interacted with her briefly with the assistance of learned State counsel. She has specifically submitted before this Court that she does not wish to go with the petitioner and intends to stay with her mother and brother, i.e. respondents No.4 and 5, for the nonce. YAG DUTT 2026.03.18 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRWP-13434-2025 -2- 3. Faced with this situation, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw the petition in hand. 4. Ordered accordingly. (SUMEET GOEL) March 18, 2026 JUDGE Yag Dutt Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No YAG DUTT 2026.03.18 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document