Sukhwinder Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4136-2022 Date of Decision: 02.05.2022 Sukhwinder Singh ......... Petitioner

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State of Punjab and others ........ Respondents

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA Present:- Mr. Saleem Akhtar Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Harsimar Singh Sitta, AAG, Punjab.

**** ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner.

Notices served upon the official respondents No. 1 to 3 through the State's counsel.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied in case directions may be issued to respondent No.2 to decide the representation dated 30.04.2022 (Annexure P-2) in a time bound manner. The prayer being innocuous is not opposed by the learned State counsel. Given above, the present petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No. 2 DGP-Punjab to decide it personally or depute any officer of the rank of IPS Officer, to decide the representation dated 30.04.2022 (Annexure P-2) by passing a speaking and reasoned order within ten working days from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

In case, the grievance of the petitioner still exists, he shall be at liberty to avail legal remedy in accordance with law including approaching this Court. Petition is allowed to the extent above. All pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 02.05.2022 Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No JYOTI 2022.05.04 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document