Gurnam Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:101589 CRWP-7698-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (118) CRWP-7698-2023 Date of Decision:-07.08.2023 Gurnam Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

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

CORAM:

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

Present:

Mr. S.R. Duggal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. P. S. Grewal, DAG, Punjab.

**** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking protection the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 6. 2.

It is submitted that serious allegations have been leveled against respondent No. 3-SHO Police Station Julkan, District Patiala, who, despite repeated requests by petitioner raising his grievance, chose to remain quiet instead of resolving the matter and did not even bother to give him the copy of the DDR. The petitioner was beaten severely which caused fractures and even the copy of the MLR was not given to him.

3.

Respondent No. 3 is present in Court along with the SI Jagdeep Singh, who tenders unconditional apology for the lapse on their part and respondent No. 3 undertakes that the matter shall be looked into diligently and appropriate protection shall be provided to the petitioner. PARUL 2023.08.07 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2023:PHHC:101589 CRWP-7698-2023 4.

In light of the above, the present petition stands disposed of with a word of caution to respondent No. 3-SHO Police Station Julkan, District Patiala and SI Jagdeep Singh to adhere to the rule of law and take appropriate steps to protect the life and liberty of the citizens. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 07, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.08.07 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document