Amandeep Kaur v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-9984-2025 (O&M) -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9984-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 12.09.2025 AMANDEEP KAUR ....Petitioner

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STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Kashav Chadha, Advocate and Ms. Ruhani Chadha, Advocate for the petitioner. .....

RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of Constitution of India seeking directions in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.1 to 4 to to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner's husband namely-Jarnail Singh @ Jaila, who is presently confined in Central Jail, Faridkot, from the unlawful acts of torture and assault inflicted upon him by certain jail inmates. 2.

At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2-Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Prisons Punjab to look into the grievances made by the petitioner. 3.

Notice of motion.

MOHIT 2025.09.15 18:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-9984-2025 (O&M) -24.

Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, who is present in Court, has accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course.

5.

In view of the above, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.2 to look into the grievances made by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law.

(RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) 12.09.2025 JUDGE Mohit Bishnoi i) Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes/No ii) Whether reportable?

Yes/No MOHIT 2025.09.15 18:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document