Satnam Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:101459 CRWP-7392-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (113) CRWP-7392-2023 Date of Decision:-07.08.2023 Satnam Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Atinderpal Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No. 2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 5 to 10. 2.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3.

3.

On asking of the Court, Mr. P.S. Grewal, DAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of State/respondents No.1 to 3.

4.

Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondents or to seek a reply from any one of the respondents.

PARUL 2023.08.08 18:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2023:PHHC:101459 CRWP-7392-2023 5.

Without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondents No.2 and 3 to look into the representation dated 17.07.2023 (Annexure P-4) and take necessary action, in accordance with law.

6.

However, filing or pendency or order of this case shall not be considered for any other purpose except for assessing the threat perception nor be taken as an alibi or a defence by any of the parties. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 07, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.08.08 18:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document