Pargat Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-8244 of 2024 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.8244 of 2024 Date of Decision: 30.08.2024 Pargat Singh ... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and Others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA

Present:

Mr. Vivek Singla, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Swati Batra, DAG, Punjab (Through video conferencing).

**** ANOOP CHITKARA, J.

Apprehending threat to life and liberty at the hands of respondent No.3 & private respondents and seeking direction to respondent No.2 not to harass the petitioner, the petitioner, invoking the fundamental right of life guaranteed under Article 226/ 227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus, petitioner has come up before this Court seeking protection through the State. 2.

State counsel opposes the present petition on the ground that there is nothing to fear from respondent No.3-SHO and further states that out of statutory duties, suitable action shall be taken against him by respondent No.2. 3.

At this stage, counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw the present petition to make fresh representation.

4.

Given above, the present petition is disposed of as withdrawn with clarification that fresh representation be filed within 15 days from today to the SSP concerned and the same shall be decided by Superintendent of Police concerned within two months thereafter, either himself or by authorizing and delegating it to any officer holding IPS cadre. It is clarified that such order must be a reasoned order, and the same be communicated to the representationist(s) without delay. Sonia Puri 2024.09.02 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-8244 of 2024 5.

Liberty reserved to the petitioner to file fresh petition or to take other legal remedies in accordance with the law.

6.

It is clarified that there is no adjudication on merits. It is further clarified that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioner is required in any cognizable case. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 30.08.2024 Sonia Puri Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No.

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