1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 6453 of 2026 Decided on: 04.06.2026 Gursev Singh …..Petitioner Versus Central Bureau of Investigation ..Respondent ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondent: Mr. Janesh Mahajan, Advocate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive reliefs:- “(i) Issue a writ of Mandamus or direction in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to produce the record of enquiry and to register First Information Report on observation of cognizable offence with regard to fraud committed and investigate into the matter in accordance with law and take appropriate action in accordance with law. (ii) Issue a writ of Mandamus or direction in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to complete the investigation in a time bound manner.” 2. Hearing has been attended by S/Sh. Ankur Sharma, Inspector, CBI, ACB, Shimla and Rakesh Bhardwaj, ASI, CBI, ACB, Shimla. The officials have produced the record of the case. Learned counsel 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 appearing for the respondent- Central Bureau of Investigation submits that preliminary inquiry into the matter was conducted on 29.01.2025. Self-Contained Note (SCN) was sent to the Chief Vigilance Officer, Punjab National Bank, SCC-10, Dwarka, New Delhi on 27.03.2024. The requisition for proceeding under Section 17(A) of Prevention of Corruption Act was sent by the Competent Authorities to the aforesaid bank, however, the bank vide separate orders denied the permission under Section 17(A), therefore, matter has been closed by the respondent. 3. In view of above submissions and record produced by the respondent, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that this writ petition in its present form is how rendered infructuous. However, learned counsel seeks liberty to assail the denial of permission by the concerned bank under Section 17(A) of Prevention of Corruption Act in accordance with law. Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks copies of aforesaid documents i.e. self-contained note, requisition and denial under Section 17(A) of Prevention of Corruption Act. In view of nature of grievance of the petitioner focussed on alleged under- valuation of his property, let these documents be supplied to the petitioner by the respondent within four weeks 3 from the date when the petitioner approaches the respondent. 4. In view of above, granting liberty as prayed for by the petitioner, this writ petition stands disposed of. It is however made clear that this order has been passed without examining merits of the matter. All rights & contentions of the parties in that regard are left open. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua June 04, 2026 Judge yogesh