Vipin Kumar Garg v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:099774

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5123-2023 Date of Decision: 03.08.2023 Vipin Kumar Garg ......... PeƟƟoner

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

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA Present:- Mr. Mohd. Yousaf, Advocate for the peƟƟoner.

Mr. Karunesh Kaushal, AAG, Punjab.

**** ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL) The present peƟƟon has been filed under ArƟcle 226 of the ConsƟtuƟon of India for issuance of direcƟons to respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the peƟƟoner and his family members at the hands of respondent No. 4. 2.

Status report dated 03.08.2023 filed by State counsel today in the Court is taken on record. State counsel submits that respondent No. 4-SHO against whom, the peƟƟoner was apprehending threat has already been transferred. 3.

Given such statement, counsel for the peƟƟoner submits that he would be contended and saƟsfied that in case, the peƟƟoner faces any fresh threat percepƟons then he be permiƩed to make a complaint to the concerned Superintendent of Police, who shall take appropriate acƟon.

4.

Be that as it may, the present peƟƟon is disposed of with liberty aforesaid. Even otherwise, there is no need for the peƟƟoner to take permission of this Court regarding the aforesaid order because it is his fundamental right to seek protecƟon of his life under ArƟcle 21 of the ConsƟtuƟon of India. It is clarified that in case, the peƟƟoner files any such applicaƟon regarding threat to his life and liberty, the same be decided on top most priority and not later than one week. All pending miscellaneous applicaƟons, if any, stand disposed of.

(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 03.08.2023 JyoƟ-II JYOTI 2023.08.04 12:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No