Bakhshis Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRWP-2845-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 16.03.2026 Bakhshis Singh ....Petitioner

VERSUS

State of Punjab and Others ....Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU

Present:

Mr. Nikhil Ghai, Advocate and Ms. Malini Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking transferring the inquiry with respect to complaint No.256-VP dated 22.01.2026 and consequent proceedings including investigation, if any filed by respondent No.5. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievance, the petitioner has filed representation dated 07.03.2026 before respondent No.2, however, no action has been taken thereon till date. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Sahil Chowhdary, AAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and Mr. Gaurav Goyal, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.5 and has filed Vakalatnama, which is taken on record.

5.

After hearing learned counsel for the parties, the present petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No. 2 to decide the TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.16 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-2845-2026 (O&M) -2representation dated 07.03.2026 (Annexures P-4) filed by the petitioner in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible and to grant immediate protection, if any threat to the life and liberty to the petitioner, is perceived. It is being clarified that this order shall not be taken to grant immunity to the petitioner for legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by him. 6.

Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. March 16, 2026 (MANDEEP PANNU) tripti JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.16 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document