Farzana Adil v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH (116) CRWP-5053-2026 Decided on : 01.05.2026 Date of uploading: 01.05.2026 Farzana Adil ......Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab and others ......Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present:- Ms. Poonam Saini, Advocate for Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocate for the petitioner **** SUMEET GOEL, JUDGE (Oral) 1.

The petition in hand has been preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India with the following substantive prayer(s):- "It is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:

A. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 to provide immediate and adequate protection to the life and liberty of the petitioner keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case and further restraining the respondent no's 2 and 3 from taking criminal action against the petitioners in any case at the instance of respondents no- 4. B. Direct the official respondents to take immediate appropriate action on the representation dated 24.03.2026 (Annexure P-6) submitted by the petitioner."

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner, after arguing for sometime, has limited his prayer by stating that she would be satisfied, for the nonce, if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 (Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali) to consider and take a conscious decision on the representation dated 24.03.2026 made by the petitioner (copy whereof has been annexed as Annexure P-6 with the petition in hand) in a time-bound manner. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.05.01 15:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh

CRWP-5053-2026 P a g e | 2 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

On the strength of advance copy, Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He has urged that he has no objection in case limited prayer made by the petitioner, for decision of his representation dated 24.03.2026 (Annexure P-6), is directed for. 5.

Having heard learned counsel for the rival party(s) and upon perusal of the paper-book, this Court deems it appropriate to dispose of the petition in hand with the following directions: (i) Respondent No.2 (Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali) is mandated to look into the representation (Annexure P-6) moved by the petitioner, objectively consider the grievance(s) raised therein & take ratiocinated decision thereupon within a period of 30 days from today. Said decision be conveyed to the petitioner within 7 days thereafter. (ii) No order as to costs.

(SUMEET GOEL) 01.05.2026 JUDGE Naveen Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.05.01 15:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh