IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 110 CWP-19615-2026 Date of decision : 02.09.2026 Naresh Kumar ….Petitioner V/S State of Punjab and others ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Passi, Advocate for the petitioner (through video conference). Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab. Mr. Dhruv Gupta, Advocate for respondents No. 3 & 4. **** NAMIT KUMAR , J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 to 3 to take legal action against respondent No.5 for committing corruption of crores of rupees of the Government by generating fake bills and for conducting the fair and impartial investigation, the same may be transferred to some higher officer/agency. 2. On the last date of hearing, i.e., 17.08.2026, the following order was passed :- “Learned State counsel, who appears on receipt of advance notice, seeks adjournment to get instructions with regard to the present status of chargesheet dated 26.09.2023 issued against respondent No.5 in reference to order dated 07.01.2026 (Annexure P-5). Adjourned to 2.9.2026.” VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.09.02 16:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-19615-2026 -2- 3. Learned counsel for respondents No.3 & 4 has produced a copy of order dated 01.09.2026, passed by the Chairman, Punjab Mandi Board, whereby respondent No.5 has been awarded a punishment of recovery of Rs.16,77,745/- which is to be made from his retiral benefits. The said order is taken on record. 4. In this view of the matter, the instant petition has been rendered infructuous. 5. Disposed of as having become infructuous. 02.09.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) kothiyal JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.09.02 16:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document