Kalpna And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:100431 CRWP-7719-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (117) CRWP-7719-2023 Date of Decision:-04.08.2023 Kalpna and another ......Petitioners

Versus

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

CORAM:

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

Present:

Mr. Ankit Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent No. 2 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 16.

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.

5.

In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Bathinda, District Bathinda, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 01.08.2023 (Annexure P-5) and take PARUL 2023.08.04 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2023:PHHC:100431 CRWP-7719-2023 necessary action, in accordance with law.

6.

This petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the relationship/marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority/Court in any proceedings initiated against them under any other provision of law. 7.

This order shall not operate as an alibi or defence to any proceedings which might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the present order/directions have been passed. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 04, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.08.04 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document