Shinder Pal Singh And Others v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No.7450 of 2020 {1}

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.7450 of 2020 Date of decision:21.09.2020 Shinder Pal Singh and others ... Petitioners Vs.

State of Punjab and others ... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present:- Mr. Madan Bhandari, Advocate for the petitioners.

SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (Oral) The Court has been convened through video conferencing due to Covid-19 pandemic.

The instant petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a direction to the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of the private respondents No.4 to 6.

Counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners will be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the concerned official respondent to examine the representation dated 11.09.2020 (Annexure P-5). Without adverting to the merits of the petitioners' allegations at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to Senior Superintendent of Police, Barnala-respondent No.2 to consider the SAVITA KADIAN 2020.09.21 16:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP No.7450 of 2020 {2} representation dated 11.09.2020 (Annexure P-5) and thereafter, to take appropriate steps as warranted, in accordance with law. In case, it is found that there is any imminent threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, then it be ensured that no harm is caused to the petitioners. A copy of this order alongwith copy of representation, Annexure P-5 be sent to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Barnala respondent No.2 to enable him to do the needful expeditiously. (SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE September 21, 2020 savita Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAVITA KADIAN 2020.09.21 16:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh