# KULWANT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS

Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Date: 2026-07-17
Citation: CRM-M 48791/2018
Petitioner: KULWANT SINGH
Respondent: STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS

[Official PDF on Punjab and Haryana High Court website](https://livedb9010.phhc.gov.in/public/judgments/order-pdf?case_type=CRM-M&case_no=48791&case_year=2018&order_date=2026-07-17&order_type=FINAL)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 224 CRM-M-48791-2018 (O&M) Date of decision: 17.07.2026 KULWANT SINGH PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Akash Yadav, AAG Punjab. *** Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (Oral) Petitioner seeks quashing of FIR No.304 dated 23.06.2004 under Section 420 IPC, Police Station Kotwali, Bathinda and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. As per case status reflected on eCourts Services application, the petitioner has been acquitted of the charges after compounding of the case on 19.07.2022. The petition for quashing of the FIR, therefore, becomes infructuous and is dismissed as such. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE 17.07.2026 HS.CHAUHAN Whether Speaking/Reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No HARPREET SINGH CHAUHAN 2026.07.18 12:36 I agree to specified portions of this document

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