Satto Kaur v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:124127

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.9371 of 2023 Date of decision: 21.09.2023 Satto Kaur ....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

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

Ms. Sukhveer Kaur, 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 as well as her family members at the hands of private respondents.

2.

Learned counsel submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to decide her representation dated 27.08.2023, Annexure P-3 submitted by her. 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 27.08.2023, Annexure P-3 and if any threat perception is found, to take Ankur Goyal 2023.09.22 10:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CRWP No.9371 of 2023 --2-- 2023:PHHC:124127 appropriate action in accordance with law 6.

It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioner, in case, she is found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against her 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 21.09.2023 Ankur Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No Ankur Goyal 2023.09.22 10:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment