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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRWP/4829/2026disposed of

Kiranjeet Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

2026-04-24Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4829-2026 Date of decision : 24.04.2026 KIRANJEET KAUR AND ANOTHER ...... PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...... RESPONDENTS

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present :

None for the petitioners.

***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1.

None has put in appearance on behalf of petitioners. 2.

The case file perused carefully.

3.

The instant petition has been filed by the petitioners for directions to the respondents No.2 & 3 to protect their life and liberty from the respondent No.4 to 7.

4.

The petitioners have filed a representation dated 22.04.2026 (Annexure P-3) before the respondent No.2-the Senior Superintendent of Police, Barnala. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the above mentioned representation within the stipulated time frame.

5.

Notice of motion to the respondents No.1 to 3 only. VIPIN KUMAR 2026.04.24 18:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-4829-2026 6.

Since advance notice has already been served upon the State, Mr. J.S. Thind, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3-State. Hence, the service of notice upon the State is hereby dispensed with.

7.

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 petitioners (Annexure P-3) by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order.

8.

It is further directed that the petitioners shall be provided requisite safety and security to protect their life and liberty, if required. It is however clarified that any observation is not being made by this Court with regard to threat perception to the petitioners or the validity of their relationship. The police authority of District Barnala shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment of the threat perception to the petitioners, and take a decision on the issue of providing adequate security to them. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 24.04.2026 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether Reportable :

No VIPIN KUMAR 2026.04.24 18:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document