Isha v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-2445-2025 Date of decision: March 12th, 2025 Isha .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Gursharan Singh, Advocate for the petitioner.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of directions to respondents No.1 to 5, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner, who apprehend threat to her life at the hands of the private respondents. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is being harassed and threatened with dire consequences by respondent No.6. Resultantly, a representation dated 02.01.2024 (Annexure P-2) was also made to respondent No.2Senior Superintendent of Police, Pathankot, for protection of her life and liberty, but in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2Senior Superintendent of Police, Pathankot, to look into her representation (Annexure P-2) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to official respondents only. 4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Senior Deputy PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.03.12 13:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP-2445-2025 -2Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

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In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a directions to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Pathankot, to look into the representation dated 02.01.2024 (Annexure P-2) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, at the earliest, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioner is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents.

March 12th, 2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.03.12 13:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh