Gurdev Chand v. State Of Punjab & ORS

CWP No. 26728 of 2016 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 26728 of 2016 DATE OF DECISION :- 07.03.2025 Gurdev Chand

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present:- None for the petitioner.

Mr. Gulshan K. Moudgil, Advocate for Mr. Vijay K. Chaudhary, Advocate for respondent No. 5. Mr. Kashmir Singh, Advocate for respondent Nos. 7 and 8. Mr. Nirmaljit Singh Diwana, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

*** HARSH BUNGER , J.

(Oral) 1.

A perusal of the paper book reveals that on 03.10.2018, the following order was passed :- "Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the petitioner in this case has expired and he seeks time to implead the L.Rs. of the petitioner on record.

Adjourned to 17.12.2018."

2.

Thereafter, the matter has been adjourned on various occasions and on 27.05.2024, the following order was passed :- "Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that petitioner has died and seeks more time to implead his legal representative.

PARVINDER SINGH 2025.03.10 11:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP No. 26728 of 2016 -2Last opportunity is granted.

In the interest of justice, adjourned to 22.10.2024. Meanwhile, the needful be done.

Interim order to continue till the next date of hearing." 3, Despite the last opportunity being granted, no steps have been taken to implead legal heirs of the sole petitioner-Gurdev Chand (since deceased). Even there is no representation on his behalf. 4, In view of the above, the present petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. (HARSH BUNGER) JUDGE 07.03.2025 P.Singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2025.03.10 11:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment