Jatinderpal Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-3173-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.03.2026 Jatinderpal Singh ... Petitioner

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State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present :

Mr. Sukhit Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG, Punjab.

**** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.2 & 4 to protect life and liberty of the petitioner and his family members who is a witness in FIR No.119 dated 24.04.2016 registered at Police Station City Khanna, District Ludhiana.

2.

Learned counsel restricts his prayer only to issuance of direction to official respondents to protect life and liberty of the petitioner, he being witness in two FIRs and with regard to other prayer of release of licensed weapon, he would file an application before the Court concerned, in accordance with law. 3.

Learned State counsel states that if any application under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, is received from the petitioner, the same would be considered expeditiously and if threat perception is found, action shall be taken in accordance with law.

4.

The aforesaid satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner. 5.

Disposed of accordingly.

6.

Copy of this order be sent to the concerned.

(AMAN CHAUDHARY) 18.03.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.03.19 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document