Reena Bains v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2023:PHHC:113870 CRWP-8535-2023 Date of decision: August 31st, 2023 Reena Bains .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Petitioner in person with Dr. B.B. Kaushik, Advocate. MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Petitioner is seeking issuance of directions to the official respondents to protect her life and liberty at the hands of the private respondents, who have been extending threats of dire consequences to her. She submits that despite various complaints having been given to the authorities concerned, they have failed to initiate any action on them. In support, learned counsel for the petitioner has drawn the attention of this Court to complaints Annexures P-2 to P-5 addressed to various authorities. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.4Senior Superintendent of Police, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), to look into her representation (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

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Notice of motion.

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On the asking of the Court, Mr. Inderpal Singh Sabharwal, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

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In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of PUNEET SACHDEVA 2023.08.31 04:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh

CRWP-8535-2023 -2with a direction to respondent No.4-Senior Superintendent of Police, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), to look into the representation dated 28.07.2023 (Annexure P-3) qua the alleged threat perception and take appropriate steps, as may be required, in accordance with law. August 31st, 2023 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2023.08.31 04:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh