Pawan Kumar And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-117-2024 Date of decision: 24.07.2024 PAWAN KUMAR AND ANOTHER ....Petitioners V/s STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Present:- Mr. Gaurav Gaur, Advocate for, Mr. Vipan Kumar Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Shiva Khurmi, AAG, Punjab.

***** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) 1.

Mr. Jasmeet Singh Ghumman, Advocate has filed his vakalatnama on behalf of respondent No.9 and the same is taken on record. 2.

Learned State counsel, at the outset, has drawn the attention of this Court to Para No. 8 of the affidavit dated 26.02.2024 filed by Sh. Nirmal Singh, PPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sub-Division Central, Jalandar on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3, wherein it has been categorically averred that there is no alleged threat perception to the life and liberty of the petitioners and the dispute between the parties has already been adjudicated by this Court in a petition bearing No.CRWP-872023. It has been thus, asserted that it is essentially on account of some property/land dispute between the parties that this petition has been preferred seeking protection of life and liberty. POONAM RATHORE 2024.07.25 13:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP-117-2024 -23.

Learned State counsel submits that in the circumstances, no ground is made out to issue directions to the official respondents as there is no threat perception. However, learned State counsel undertakes that in future if any such threat perception comes to light, the official respondents will take due steps to protect life and liberty of the petitioners. 4.

Petition stands disposed of.

(MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE July 24, 2024 poonam Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2024.07.25 13:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh