117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18307-2026 Date of Decision: 02.06.2026 HARNOOR SINGH ... PETITIONER VS. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present: Mr. Karanjeet Singh Brar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. K.D.Sachdeva, DAG, Punjab. **** RAJESH BHARDWAJ , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, inter alia, seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No. 1 to 5 to immediately conduct a free and fair auction of the animal fair for the year 2026-2027. Learned State counsel, at the outset, submits that auction has been fixed for 17.06.2026. Learned counsel for the petitioner very fairly submits that in view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the present petition be disposed of as infructuous. Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BHARDWAJ) JUDGE 02.06.2026 (RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI) smriti JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SMRITI 2026.06.02 17:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment