Sukhdev Singh @ Sukhwant Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS

2024:PHHC:047839

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-3122-2024 Date of Decision: 08.04.2024 Sukhdev Singh @ Sukhwant Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab & others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL

Present:

Mr. Mohit Vashishat, Advocate, for the petitioner. GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J. (Oral) Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and without commenting anything as regards the veracity of the averments made in the petition, the same is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 i.e. Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana to get the representation dated 21.03.2024 (Annexure P-1) examined qua the alleged threat perception of the petitioner. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioner, then necessary steps warranted under law be taken thereupon at the earliest preferably within 4 weeks. A copy of this order alongwith copy of the representation dated 21.03.2024 be sent to the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana (respondent No.2), so as to enable him to do the needful expeditiously. It is, however, clarified that the aforesaid order shall not be considered to be any kind of protection in case it is found that the petitioner has committed any wrong.

08.04.2024 (GURVINDER SINGH GILL) Vimal JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No VIMAL KUMAR 2024.04.09 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document