Manjit Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRM-M-29710-2023 -12023:PHHC:081476

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29710-2023 Date of Decision : 05.06.2023 Manjit Kaur and another ......... Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. Lovish Arora, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr.Shiva Khurmi, Asstt. A.G., Punjab.

**** JAGMOHAN BANSAL , J. (Oral) The petitioners through instant petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. are seeking direction to official respondents not to harass them at the behest of private respondents.

Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that petitioner No.1 is mother of one accused in FIR No.91 dated 13.05.2023 and petitioner No.2 is brother of said accused namely Gurpyar Singh. The petitioners have no direct or indirect concern with the aforesaid FIR, however, police is regularly calling them in police station and harassing them.

Learned State counsel, who on advance notice is present in Court, assures the Court that the jurisdictional police authorities would not call the petitioners at odd hours and they would be called during the day time, if necessary. They would not be asked to stay at police station beyond 5.00 p.m.

ANJU GOEL 2023.06.05 13:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-29710-2023 -22023:PHHC:081476 This Court is sanguine of the fact that the jurisdictional police authorities would not call the petitioners during odd hours and they would be called after giving proper time and notice. They would not be asked to stay at police station beyond 5.00 p.m. It is further made clear that they would be called if it is indispensable.

Disposed of.

( JAGMOHAN BANSAL ) JUDGE 05.06.2023 anju Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No ANJU GOEL 2023.06.05 13:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document