Sanjeev Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7369-2026 Date of decision:22.06.2026 SANJEEV SINGH AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PARMOD GOYAL

Present:

Mr. Vishneet Singh Kathpal, Advocate for petitioners.

Mr. D.S. Lamba, Addl. A.G., Punjab.

*** PARMOD GOYAL, J. (ORAL) Present criminal writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by petitioners seeking protection of their lives and liberty as guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India. 2.

Notice of motion.

3.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. D.S. Lamba, Addl. A.G., Punjab, who is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. Service of notice to the private respondents is dispensed with as no adverse order is passed against them.

4.

As per petition and documents enclosed therewith i.e. Aadhaar Card issued by the Government of India, petitioner No.1 is 25 years old and petitioner No.2 is 22 years old. Petitioners are residing together. 5.

The petitioners have made a representation dated 16.06.2026 (Annexure P-6) to Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka and Station House Officer, Jalalabad, Fazilka seeking protection of life and liberty. The SUNIL CHANDER 2026.06.22 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-7369-2026 -2petitioners have no apprehension of causing any injury on the part of the police or other Government authorities whereas they are claiming their relatives may cause injury and put their lives in danger. 6.

The official respondents are directed to examine the representation of the petitioners in accordance with law and to ensure protection as per threat perception. The disposal of present petition shall not be construed as protection to petitioners from their civil or criminal liability which, if any, they have incurred in past or may incur in future. This order further would not legalize their relation, if not permissible by law in force. 7.

Disposed of.

(PARMOD GOYAL) JUDGE 22.06.2026 Sunil Chander Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No SUNIL CHANDER 2026.06.22 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document