Manjit Kaur v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No.751 of 2021 {1}

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.751 of 2021 Date of decision:27.01.2021 Manjit Kaur ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab and others ... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present:- Mr. Deepanshu Mehta, Advocate for the petitioner.

SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (Oral) The Court has been convened through video conferencing due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Instant petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a direction to the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner. During the course of arguments, counsel for the petitioner has restricted his prayer for issuance of direction to respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 19.01.2021 (Annexure P-4) expeditiously. Without adverting to the merits of the petitioner's allegations at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to Senior Superintendent of Police, Moga-respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 19.01.2021 (Annexure P-4) and thereafter, to take appropriate steps as warranted, in accordance with law. In case, it is found that there is any imminent threat to the life and liberty of the petitioner, then SAVITA KADIAN 2021.01.27 16:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP No.751 of 2021 {2} it be ensured that no harm is caused to the petitioner. A copy of this order alongwith copy of representation, Annexure P-4 be sent to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Moga respondent No.2 to enable him to do the needful expeditiously. (SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE January 27, 2021 savita Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAVITA KADIAN 2021.01.27 16:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh