DOMINIC SAHOTA vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 260 CRM-M-2993-2021 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.05.2026 Dominic Sahota ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and Another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : None for the petitioner ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned State counsel on instructions submits that out of 15 prosecution witnesses, 11 have been examined, 3 have been given up and only 1 remains. As per order dated 20.04.2026 passed by learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Batala, PW Kuljinder Singh has not turned up for his cross-examination and vide order dated 05.05.2026, the case is now been adjourned to 20.05.2026. 2. None had appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the last two occasions, even having been informed through email vide order dated 17.08.2023. The position remains the same even today, despite the case having been called out twice. 3. Dismissed for non-prosecution. 4. Copy of this order be sent to the trial Court. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 06.05.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.05.06 18:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document