Parveena Rani And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No. 318 of 2022 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRWP No. 318 of 2022 Date of Decision: 13.1.2022 Parveena Rani and another ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESHWAR THAKUR

Present:

Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Harmandeep Singh Sullar, DAG, Punjab.

**** SURESHWAR THAKUR , J.

(ORAL) (Through video conferencing) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No. 1 to 3 to give protection to the life and liberty of the petitioners, and also against any interference in the peaceful life of the petitioners being made at the behest of respondents No. 4 and 5.

2.

The learned State Counsel, does not have any objection, to an order being made by this Court to respondents concerned, to look into and decide through a speaking order, representation Annexure P-5. 3.

Consequently, this Court directs respondents concerned, to within three weeks hereafter, hence decide Annexure P-5, through a speaking order.

4.

However, the afore order is subject to the condition that, upon GURPREET SINGH 2022.01.13 14:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP No. 318 of 2022 -2the investigating officer, discovering credible evidence, with respect to the age of the co-petitioner Parveena Rani, and, in case from the birth certificate concerned, it is clear that she is below 18 years, thereupon, upon, a complaint being filed by the father of the afore, it is open for the investigating officer concerned, to draw an appropriate action, against the accused, in accordance with law. Nonetheless, he may not arrest him without issuing seven days notice upon him.

5.

Petition is disposed of.

6.

A copy of this order be given dasti on payment of usual charges.

(SURESHWAR THAKUR) JUDGE January 13, 2022 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No GURPREET SINGH 2022.01.13 14:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh