Ranjit Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24033-2026 Date of Decision:- 30.04.2026 Ranjit Singh ....Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present:- Mr. Karan Bhardwaj, Advocate with Mr. Ishaan, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, Punjab.

***** AMARJOT BHATTI, J. (Oral) 1.

Petitioner Ranjit Singh filed criminal miscellaneous petition under Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (earlier Section 482 Cr.P.C.) seeking direction to respondents No. 1 to 3 for taking appropriate steps against private respondents No. 4 and 5 for an attempt to take forcible possession of vehicle against the rules. 2.

Learned counsel representing petitioner conceded that he had purchased vehicle No. HR 38 S 5087 by taking loan from respondents No. 4 and 5. He is making payment in installments. Only one installment is pending. Private respondents No. 4 and 5 are threatening to take possession of his vehicle. Regarding the conduct of respondents No. 4 and 5, he had given complaint/representation dated 15.04.2026 (Annexure P-2) and for this reason, present petition has been filed. 3.

On advance notice, Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, Punjab appeared on behalf of respondents No. 2 and 3. It is pointed out that LALIT SHARMA 2026.05.01 11:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-24033-2026 -2appropriate steps will be taken within a span of three weeks. 4.

I have considered the aforesaid factual position. Facts narrated in petition and documents annexed with petition, it is admitted by petitioner that he had purchased vehicle by raising loan from private respondents No.4 and 5 and as per his version, he is making payment of EMI. Account statement is Annexure P-1. Main grievance of petitioner is threat extended by private respondents No. 4 and 5 for taking said vehicle forcibly for the purpose of recovery of loan.

Considering the aforesaid factual position, official respondents No.

and are directed to take appropriate steps on complaint/representation dated 15.04.2026 (Annexure P-2) within a span of three weeks from today as per law. It is further made clear that aforesaid order will have no bearing for taking action by private respondents No. 4 and 5 as per law.

5.

Petition is accordingly, disposed of.

6.

Pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed of accordingly.

(AMARJOT BHATTI) JUDGE 30.04.2026 lalit Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No LALIT SHARMA 2026.05.01 11:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document