265 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-9825-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:16.07.2026 THAPAR INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PATIALA ....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS PUNJAB STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND OTHERS ….RESPONDENT(S) CORAM:- HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr. Rajiv Atma Ram, Senior Advocate assisted by Mr. Rajat Khanna, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrinder Singh, Advocate for respondent No.1. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl., AG, Punjab. Mr. Navkiran Singh, Advocate with Mr. Harmeet Singh, Advocate for respondent No.9. Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Senior Panel Counsel with Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Panel Counsel for respondent No.10-Union of India. ***** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) 1. This petition was entertained, and interim protection was granted on 09.04.2026. The respondent-Commission also filed its response, stating that a complaint had been made by the second respondent, in respect of which cognizance was taken by the Commission. 2. Today, when the matter is taken up, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner informs the Court that since the complaint RAHUL JOSHI 2026.07.20 11:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD CWP-9825-2026 (O&M) 2 filed by the second respondent has been withdrawn, the Commission is no longer desirous of pursuing any further inquiry pursuant to the notice under challenge in the instant writ petition. 3. Since the impugned notice in the instant petition itself is proposed to be withdrawn, we are of the view that no further grievance survives for adjudication in the instant writ petition. 4. Consequently, the instant writ petition is disposed of. 5. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. [ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA] ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE [ROHIT KAPOOR] JUDGE JULY 16, 2026 Rahul Joshi 1. Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether Reportable Yes/No RAHUL JOSHI 2026.07.20 11:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD