JASPAL MATHARU vs UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

2026:PHHC:067520 pat eaee (THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING) 217 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH REKK CWP-11530-2026 Date of Decision: 01.05.2026 Jaspal Matharu .....Petitioner Versus Union of India and another ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present: Mr. Mohit Singla, Advocate for the petitioner (Through V.C.) Ms. Ayushi Sharma, Advocate for the respondents. 2k 2 2 ek HARSH BUNGER J. (ORAL) Prayer in the present writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India inter alia is for issuance of writ in the nature of Mandamus for directing the respondents to renew the passport of the petitioner. 2. At the outset, learned counsel representing the petitioner through Video Conferencing Mode, submits that the present writ petition has been rendered infructuous, as the passport has already been issued to the petitioner; accordingly, he prays for withdrawal of the instant writ petition. 3. Ordered accordingly. 4, All pending application(s), if any, shall also stand closed. 01.05.2026 (HARSH BUNGER) Pd JUDGE 1. Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable : Yes/No PRIYANKA 2026.05.01 14:14 | attest to the accuracy and i