1 CWP-6244-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 228 CWP-6244-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 12.05.2026 MOHIT ALIAS MOHIT KUMAR ......... Petitioner Versus ELECTION COMMISSION, HARYANA AND OTHERS ......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUKHVINDER KAUR Present: Mr. Keshav Pratap Singh, Advocate Mr. Bhaskar Sorout, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Mayank Bajaj, Advocate for respondent No.1. Mr. Yuvraj Shandilya, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Akash Mehra, Advocate and Mr. Ajay Ghanges, Advocate for respondent No.3. **** ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL) The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for setting aside the judgment/decree dated 06.02.2025 (Annexure P-6) passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Jhajjar, whereby the judgment/decree dated 22.08.2024 (Annexure P-4) passed by the learned Election Tribunal-cum-Civil Court, Bahadurgarh was set aside and recounting of votes by identification was directed, which is stated to be impracticable. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he seeks permission to withdraw the present petition on the ground that, during the interregnum, recounting has already been conducted and, as per the same, the petitioner has been declared the returned candidate. Learned counsel further submits that the orders based on which the re- counting was done should not be waived off simply on withdrawal of the writ petition because the cause of action has come to an end. He further submits that the respondents MAHIMA 2026.05.15 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh 2 CWP-6244-2025 (O&M) would have no objection if the petitioner is permitted to withdraw the petition and the submissions made by him are taken on record. Given above, aforesaid petition is disposed of as withdrawn with liberty to the petitioner to come to this Court again and also to revive this petition if the need arises. (ANOOP CHITKARA ) JUDGE (SUKHVINDER KAUR) 12.05.2026 JUDGE mahima Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No MAHIMA 2026.05.15 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh