Sinderpal Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-7416-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7416-2026 Date of Decision: 24.06.2026 SINDERPAL SINGH .....Petitioner

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present :

Mr. Imran, Advocate for Mr. Karan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioner (through video conferencing).

Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab.

*** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, 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 official respondents to protect the life and liberty of petitioners at the hands of private respondents.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner is major and claimed to have been residing with one Pasjot Kaur/respondent No.7 in live-in relationship and he is seeking protection to their life and liberty as they apprehend danger to their lives at the hands of private PARUL VERMA 2026.06.24 14:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

CRWP-7416-2026 respondents No.4 to 6. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that the representation submitted by the petitioner before the jurisdictional police authorities is pending consideration and has not been decided till date. 3.

Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4.

Learned Additional Advocate General who is present in Court, accepts notice for the official respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioner is directed to supply a copy of complete paper book to learned State counsel during course of the day.

5.

Without commenting anything on the relationship between the petitioner and respondent No.7 and entering upon an exercise to evaluate the evidentiary value of the documents placed on the file, I dispose of this petition with direction to concerned Senior Superintendent of Police to decide representation of the petitioner within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order and grant them protection, if there is any threat to their life and liberty. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioner and respondent No.7 from legal action for violation of law, if any committed by them.

6.

Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of.

(HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 24.06.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. :

Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.06.24 14:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.