Ranpreet Singh @ Rana @ Titu v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2024:PHHC:049106 CRWP-3147-2024 Date of decision: April 10th, 2024 Ranpreet Singh @ Rana @ Titu .....Petitioner

Versus

The State of Punjab and others .

....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. G.S. Ghuman, Advocate for the petitioner.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) Petitioner is seeking grant of parole/furlough for eight weeks as he has suffered a paralytic stroke while in custody, for which he is stated to be undergoing treatment at GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a representation has also been given to the Superintendent, Central Jail, Hoshiarpur, on 04.04.2024 (Annexure P-4), however, no decision has been taken on the same. He submits that the petitioner will be satisfied in case respondent No.3 is directed to consider and decide his representation at the earliest keeping in view the serious condition of the petitioner.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Navdeep Singh, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

5.

In view of the restricted prayer of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the instant petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.3-Superintendent, Central Jail, Hoshiarpur, to look into PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.04.10 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP-3147-2024 -2the representation dated 04.04.2024 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner and take a decision thereon at the earliest preferably within the next four weeks, in accordance with law.

April 10th, 2024 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.04.10 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh