CWP-19403-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** CWP-19403-2026 Date of decision : 23.06.2026 Dilraj Sofat ... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL HON’BLE MRS.JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI Present: Mr.S.S. Rangi, Senior Advocate with Mr.Sanpreet S. Kalra, Advocate and Mr.Jasinder S. Sekhon, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Jastej Singh, Addl.A.G. Punjab. Mr.Abhilaksh Gaind, Advocate for respondent no.5. VIKAS BAHL, J.(ORAL) 1. This is a Civil Writ Petition under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari quashing the notice dated 20.06.2026 (Annexure P-1). 2. Learned senior counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the notice dated 20.06.2026 has been received by the petitioner on 22.06.2026. 3. Learned State counsel has submitted that he has instructions to withdraw the present notice with liberty to issue fresh notice in accordance DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.06.24 10:10 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment CWP-19403-2026 2 with law. 4. Learned senior counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in view of the same, the present writ petition be disposed of but the respondents be bound by the statement made before this Court. 5. Keeping in view the above said facts and circumstances, present writ petition is disposed of. The respondents would be bound by the statement made before this Court. The notice dated 20.06.2026 stands withdrawn. It would however be open to the respondents to issue fresh notice in accordance with law. (VIKAS BAHL) JUDGE (RAMESH KUMARI) JUDGE June 23, 2026. Davinder Kumar Whether speaking / reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.06.24 10:10 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment