IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CWP-29658-2026 Date of decision: 11.09.2026 Iqbal Singh .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present : Ms. Amarjot Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, DAG, Punjab. **** NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of mandamus, directing respondent No.2 to consider and decide the representation of the petitioner dated 17.08.2026 (Annexure P-6) in the light of his subsequent acquittal by the learned Trial Court and denial of an effective opportunity of defence during the departmental proceedings, with consequential reliefs including reinstatement and other service benefits. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the instant petition has been rendered infructuous and the same may be disposed of as such. 3. Disposed of as having been rendered infructuous. 11.09.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINAY 2026.09.11 15:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment