CRM-M-37719-2026 - 1 - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 134 CRM-M-37719-2026 Decided on : 15.07.2026 Nishan Singh . . . Petitioner(s) Versus Union of India and others . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Peeush Gagneja, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Ms. Neha Jain, Sr. Panel Counsel for respondent No.1 – UOI. Mr. Manjinder S. Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. [corresponding Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023], seeking directions for conducting the investigation in FIR No.05, dated 21.02.2023, registered under Sections 218, 409, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B IPC [corresponding Sections 256, 316(5), 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023], at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, District Ferozepur, through the CBI or any other independent agency. 2. As per allegations made in the petition, State of Punjab and its local police authorities have failed to perform their statutory duties, as according to the petitioner, senior officials of the Revenue Department, Civil Administration and BSF are involved in the matter. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the land belonging to a BSF post, owned by the Central Government/Union of India, JAWALA RAM 2026.07.16 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-37719-2026 - 2 - was subjected to acquisition proceedings, whereupon, an amount of Rs.1,11,08,236/- was allegedly misappropriated by manipulation of the official record in connivance with the revenue officials as well as officials of the BSF. 4. Petitioner – Nishan Singh, aged about 66 years, is a retired employee of the Revenue Department, Ferozepur, and admittedly has no personal concern with the dispute in question. However, learned counsel submits that being a law-abiding citizen and a public-spirited person, petitioner has approached this Court by way of the present petition. 5. On the other hand, learned State counsel submits that after registration of the FIR, investigation has already been completed and one Patwari along with two other persons, has been found involved in the alleged fraud. They have already been challaned and the trial is presently pending. He further submits that the process for recovery of the misappropriated amount has already been initiated by the Revenue Department. It is, thus, contended that no further action is required at this stage at the instance of petitioner – Nishan Singh, who admittedly has no personal interest in the alleged offence, being neither the complainant nor the victim. 6. Faced with the aforesaid situation, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be permitted to withdraw the present petition, with liberty to avail any other alternative remedy, as may be available to the petitioner in accordance with law, including by way of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), if so advised. 7. Accordingly, present petition stands dismissed as withdrawn JAWALA RAM 2026.07.16 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-37719-2026 - 3 - with liberty, as prayed for and recorded here-above. Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 15, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.07.16 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document