IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 102 CWP-1459-2026 Date of Decision : February 10, 2026 SANTOSH KAUSHIK -PETITIONER V/S DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, GURUGRAM AND ANOTHER -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Nitin Mittal, Advocate (Through V.C.) for the petitioner. Mr. Bhupender Singh, Addl. A.G., Haryana. Ms. Saalone Kantroo, Advocate, and Ms. Gurdeep Kaur, Advocate for the respondent No.2. KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. On the previous date of hearing, i.e. 09.02.2026, this Court had passed the following order:- “1. Ms. Gurdeep Kaur, Advocate, records her appearance on behalf of the respondent No.2, under a validly executed Vakalatnama, instituted before this Court today. She submits that during the pendency of the writ petition, the demise of the petitioner has unfortunately occurred and, therefore, nothing survives for adjudication in the writ petition. 2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks an adjournment, thereby enabling him to have appropriate instructions regarding the aforesaid submission. 3. List on 10.02.2026 in the urgent list.” 2. Today, learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, verifies that the demise of the petitioner has unfortunately occurred. 3. Consequently, the instant writ petition is dismissed, as having been rendered abated. (KULDEEP TIWARI) February 10, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.02.11 09:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment