CWP-23156-2026 -1- 106 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-23156-2026 Date of decision: 28.07.2026 Bhupinder Singh Sandhu ….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Kamal Chaudhary, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. **** KULDEEP TIWARI , J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner, by way of instant writ petition, as cast under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, prays for issuance of a Mandamus for directions to the respondents for renewal of Arms License of the petitioner bearing No.DN/SAS/DUP/PSNG/0717/113, which was valid till 23.07.2025 and further, for issuance of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner, prior to the institution of this petition, applied for renewal of Arms License way back on 25.08.2025 and till date, no final decision has been taken. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, learned Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, who is representing respondents being put on advance notice after having instructions from the quarter concerned informs this Court that the competent SONIA BURA 2026.07.29 15:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-23156-2026 -2- authority, who is seized of the matter would take necessary decision within a period of three weeks. 5. In view of the above, no further order is required to pass. Therefore, the present petition stands disposed of accordingly. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE 28.07.2026 sonia Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No SONIA BURA 2026.07.29 15:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document