Muzammil Hasan v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:112572

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8455-2023 Date of decision: 28.08.2023 Muzammil Hasan ....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present :

Mr. Yugal Kumar Jamwal, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY. J.

1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to decide his representation dated 22.08.2023, Annexure P-4 submitted by him. The receipt of the said representation is annexed with this petition. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Ms. Himani Arora, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and has no objection to the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioner.

5.

In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation of the petitioner dated 22.08.2023, Annexure P-4 and if any threat perception is found, to take appropriate action in accordance with law.

Ankur Goyal 2023.08.31 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CRWP-8455-2023 2023:PHHC:112572 --2-- 6.

It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioner, in case, the petitioner is found to be involved in any other civil or criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against him or pass any order if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding his involvement in a cognizable offence, for which he may be required by the investigating agency. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 28.08.2023 Ankur Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No Ankur Goyal 2023.08.31 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment