INN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGGARH CWWP-17056-2026 (O&M) Da te of decision: 22.07.2026 Virender Kumar Chawla ….Petitioner Versus Union of India and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KUULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Vansh Chawla, Advocatee, for the petitioner. Ms. Sehaj Sandhawalia, Advvocate, for respondents No.1 and 2. Mr. Akashdeep Singh, Speciaal Public Prosecutor, for the respondent-CBI. **** KULDEEEP TIWARI, J. (Oral) 1. At the outset, learned counseel for the petitioner submits thatt since the passport has already been isssued to the petitioner, nothingg substantivve survives for adjudication in thhe instant writ petition. 2. In view of the above, the ppetition is dismissed, as havingg been renddered infructuous. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE 22.07.20226 Ak Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No AMIT KUMAR 2026.07.23 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

INN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGGARH CWWP-17056-2026 (O&M) Da te of decision: 22.07.2026 Virender Kumar Chawla ….Petitioner Versus Union of India and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KUULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Vansh Chawla, Advocatee, for the petitioner. Ms. Sehaj Sandhawalia, Advvocate, for respondents No.1 and 2. Mr. Akashdeep Singh, Speciaal Public Prosecutor, for the respondent-CBI. **** KULDEEEP TIWARI, J. (Oral) 1. At the outset, learned counseel for the petitioner submits thatt since the passport has already been isssued to the petitioner, nothingg substantivve survives for adjudication in thhe instant writ petition. 2. In view of the above, the ppetition is dismissed, as havingg been renddered infructuous. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE 22.07.20226 Ak Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No AMIT KUMAR 2026.07.23 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document