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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 116 COCP-3805-2026 (O&M)
DATE OF DECISION: 13.08.2026 Surat Singh … Petitioner Versus Mahender Pal, IAS and Others ... Respondents
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS SURI Present: Mr. Virender Soni, Advocate and Mr. Ankit Verma, Advocate the petitioner. **** VIKAS SURI
, J. (Oral)
1. This petition has been filed for initiating proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for alleged willful disobedience of order dated 15.12.2025 (Annexure P-1), passed by the Writ Court in CWP-37429-2025.
2. Learned State counsel has produced a photocopy of speaking order dated 12.06.2026, purported to have been passed in compliance of the aforesaid
order dated 15.12.2025. The same is taken on record. A copy thereof stands furnished to learned counsel opposite.
3.
Learned counsel for the petitioner, after perusing the order dated 12.06.2026, submits that since substantial compliance has been made, the grievance of the petitioner does not survive. He, thus, prays for withdrawal of the present petition with liberty to challenge the speaking order dated 12.06.2026, in accordance with law.
4. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid.
5. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of.
(VIKAS SURI) JUDGE
August 13, 2026
sapna adhikari Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes No Whether reportable : Yes No KUMARI SAPNA 2026.08.17 10.39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document