Saroj And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No. 11366 of 2021 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRWP No. 11366 of 2021 Date of Decision: 02.12.2021 Saroj and another ......Petitioners

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State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESHWAR THAKUR

Present:

Mr. Sumit Dua, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Balbir Singh Sewak, Addl. A.G., Punjab.

**** SURESHWAR THAKUR , J.

(ORAL) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus hence directing respondents No. 1 to 3 to give protection to the life and liberty of the petitioners, and also against any interference in the peaceful life of the petitioners being made at the behest of respondents No. 4 to 6. 2.

The learned State Counsel, does not have any objection, to an order being made by this Court to respondents concerned, to look into and decide through a speaking order, representation Annexure P-4. 3.

Consequently, this Court directs respondents concerned, to within three weeks hereafter, hence decide Annexure P-4, through a speaking order.

4.

However, the afore order is subject to the condition that, upon the investigating officer, discovering credible evidence, with respect to the GURPREET SINGH 2021.12.02 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh age of the co-petitioner Saroj, and, in case from the birth certificate

CRWP No. 11366 of 2021 -2concerned, it is clear that she is below 18 years, thereupon, upon, a complaint being filed by the father of the afore, it is open for the investigating officer concerned, to draw an appropriate action, against the accused, in accordance with law. Nonetheless, he may not arrest him without issuing seven days notice upon him.

5.

Petition is disposed of.

6.

A copy of this order be given dasti on payment of usual charges.

(SURESHWAR THAKUR) JUDGE December 02, 2021 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No GURPREET SINGH 2021.12.02 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh