Gurleen Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5154-2026 Date of Decision: 04.05.2026 GURLEEN KAUR AND ANOTHER

...Petitioners

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA ****

Present:

Mr. Yagsimant Attri, Advocate for the petitioners. MANISHA BATRA , J. (ORAL) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No. 4 and 5 and to take action on their representation dated 28.04.2026 (Annexure P-7). 2.

At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 28.04.2026 (Annexure P-7) before the Senior Superintendent of Police, Mansa raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Mansa to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 3.

Notice of motion.

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Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, learned Sr. DAG, Punjab, has advance notice on behalf of the respondents-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the course of the day.

5.

In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the aforesaid representation dated 28.04.2026 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioners within a period of 15 days from today, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the petitioners, the official respondents would provide them adequate security in order to protect their life and liberty.

(MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE May 04, 2026 Nisha-1 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No NISHA 2026.05.04 16.27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document