Jagtar Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-2145-SB-2010 Date of Decision:20.04.2026 Jagtar Singh ...Appellant Vs.

State of Punjab

...Respondent

Coram :

Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat

Present:

Mr. Sukhwinder Singh Sudan, Advocate as Amicus Curiae for the appellant.

Mr. Bhanu Partap Singh, Addl. A.G., Punjab.

*** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1.

Learned counsel for the appellant as well as learned State counsel submits that Jagtar Singh, appellant has expired. Consequently, the present appeal has been rendered infructuous.

2.

Dismissed as having been rendered infructuous. 3.

I record my appreciation for Mr. Sukhwinder Singh Sudan, Amicus Curiae, who has rendered his able assistance to the Court and fee of Amicus Curiae is assessed Rs.20,000/-, which shall be paid by the Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee, as per rules and practices. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 20.04.2026 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No HITESH 2026.04.20 14:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh