Priyanka Sarkar v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

jdt. 26.02.2026 jb.

WPA 1404 of 2026 (Ms Priyanka Sarkar vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.) Mr. Arkaprava Sen Mr. Sayantan Kar Mr. Aritra Palit Ms. Deboleena Mukherjee .... For the Petitioner Ms. Ipsita Banerjee Md. Ziaur Rahaman .... For the State The petitioner is aggrieved by the fact that the complaint lodged by her before the police authority has not been acted upon.

It appears from the report submitted by the State that pursuant to the complaint of the petitioner, preliminary enquiry was held. No cognizable offence was found to have been committed. The police has taken preventive action under Section 126 of the BNSS.

In the event the petitioner is aggrieved by the steps taken by the police authority pursuant to her complaint, she is at liberty to approach the jurisdictional Magistrate under Section 175 of the BNSS for redressal of her grievance. In the meantime, the police authority shall keep strict vigil in the area in order to avoid any untoward incident in view of the strained relationship between the parties and shall ensure maintenance of peace and tranquility. The police shall render necessary assistance to the petitioner as and when sought.

The writ petition is disposed of.

There shall be no order as to costs.

Since no affidavit has been invited, allegations contained in the writ petition shall be deemed not to have been admitted.

Urgent certified website copy of the order, if applied for, be given to the parties on compliance of requisite formalities.

(Suvra Ghosh, J.)