Sunita v. State Of Punjab And Others
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No. M-20393 of 2026 Date of Decision: 17.04.2026 Sunita ... Petitioner(s)
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State of Punjab and Others ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh.
Present:
Mr. Nirmal Singh, Advocate for the petitioner(s).
Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondents No.1 to 3.
Surya Partap Singh, J.
1.
The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for directions to the official respondents to take legal action against the respondents No.4 to 6 and also to protect her life and liberty from them. 2.
The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed a representation dated 11.03.2026 (Annexure P3) before the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the above mentioned representation within the stipulated time.
3.
Notice of motion to respondents No. 1 to 3 only. 4.
Since advance notice has already been served upon the State, Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents No. 1 to 3, and waives service. DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.04.18 09:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Criminal Misc. No. M-20393 of 2026 5.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a direction for disposing of the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P3) be given to the respondent No.2 and that the instant writ petition be disposed of accordingly.
6.
Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P3) by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.2 shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own level.
(Surya Partap Singh) Judge April 17, 2026 "DK"
Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.04.18 09:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document