JATINDER KUMAR vs STATE OF PUNJAB

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (133) CRM-M-70128-2025 Jatinder Kumar ……Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab ……Respondent(s) Decided on : 12.05.2026 Date of uploading: 12.05.2026 CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Liaqat Ali, Advocate for the petitioner (s). Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab. ***** Sumeet Goel, J. (Oral): 1. The substantive prayer made in the instant petition reads thus: “It is, therefore, respectfully prayed that this petition may kindly be allowed and for quashing of order dated 16.9.2024, passed by district Judge, Kapurthala (Annexure P-6) whereby the petitioner was declared as Proclaimed offender vide in FIR no. 143, dated 18.10.2016, under Sections 379-B(2) of IPC 1860, Police Station Sadar Phagwara, District Kapurthala (Annexure P-1). 2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petition in hand has been rendered infructuous, as the petitioner stands acquitted. 3. Ordered accordingly. (SUMEET GOEL) May 12, 2026 JUDGE Naveen Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.05.12 14:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh