Vinod Kumar v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-14668-2026 Date of Decision:-18.03.2026 VINOD KUMAR ......PETITIONER VS.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM:-HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI

Present:

Mr. Harsh Goyal, Advocate and Ms. Nimisha, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Harkanwar Jeet Singh, AAG, Punjab.

(THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING) **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI , J.(ORAL ) 1.

The prayer in the present petition under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 is for issuance of directions to respondent Nos.2 and 3 to conclude the inquiry and decide the application/representation dated 05.09.2025 (AnnexureP-1) submitted by the petitioner. 2.

The learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the representation dated 05.09.2025 (Annexure P-1) seeking registration of an FIR is pending before the investigating agency. He prays that directions be issued to decide the same and register an FIR against the accused persons. 3.

The learned State counsel, on the other hand, contends that the petitioner is at liberty to avail his remedies in accordance with law by filing a criminal complaint or a complaint under Section 156 (3) of Cr.P.C. (Section 175(3) of BNSS).

KUSUM 2026.03.19 10:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh

CRM-M-14668-2026 -24.

In view of the respective contentions of both sides, the present petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to avail his remedies in accordance with law.

5.

All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of.

(JASJIT SINGH BEDI) 18.03.2026 JUDGE Kusum Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No KUSUM 2026.03.19 10:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh