AMRITPAL SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE SECRETARY

118 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL-17696-2024 ( O&M ) Date of decision : 07.05.2026 Amritpal Singh …….Petitioner Versus Union of India and others ...….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Present: Mr. R.S. Bains, Senior Advocate (arguing counsel), with Mr. M.S. Chauhan, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Sr. Panel Counsel, UOI (arguing counsel), with Ms. Amrita Singh, Central Govt. Counsel, for respondent UOI. Mr. Vikram Anand, Advocate (through video conferencing), and Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Sr.DAG, Punjab (through video conferencing), for respondent – State of Punjab. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) 1. Learned senior counsel for the petitioner does not dispute that the cause raised herein has become infructuous, due to expiry of detention period of the petitioner way back in the month of April, 2025. 2. Accordingly, the petitoin stands dismissed as having rendered infructuous. 3. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. ( SHEEL NAGU ) CHIEF JUSTICE ( SANJIV BERRY ) May 07, 2026 JUDGE narotam Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No NAROTAM DA