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2023 DAILYLAW 5526 (PNJ)

SXXXX(NAME WITHHELD) v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

CRM-M/31874/2026 · 2026-05-29

Kirti Singh

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 125 SXXXX (NAME WITHHELD) STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. (through VC) Mr. An **** KIRTI SINGH, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023/Section 482 of Cr.P.C. for issuance of direction for transfer of investigation of FIR No.79 dated 07.03.2026 (Annexure Ambala Cantt., District Ambala, under Sections 127(6) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 64(2), 351(2), 308(2) (earlier Sections 346, 120B, 376(1)/(2), 384 IPC) to an independent special investigation team/Senior Police officer pref headed by woman IPS officer outside Ambala; for protection of the prosecutrix and witnesses, preservation of evidence and for initiation of appropriate action against erring police officials. 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for t that the petitioner has filed the representation (Annexure P IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-31874 DATE OF DECISION (NAME WITHHELD) Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Mr. Vaneet Kumar Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner(s). (through VC) Mr. Anmol Malik, DAG, Haryana. **** KIRTI SINGH, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023/Section 482 of Cr.P.C. for issuance of direction for transfer of investigation of FIR No.79 dated 07.03.2026 (Annexure P Ambala Cantt., District Ambala, under Sections 127(6) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 64(2), 351(2), 308(2) (earlier Sections 346, 120B, 376(1)/(2), 384 IPC) to an independent special investigation team/Senior Police officer pref headed by woman IPS officer outside Ambala; for protection of the prosecutrix and witnesses, preservation of evidence and for initiation of appropriate action against erring police officials. At the very outset, learned counsel for t that the petitioner has filed the representation (Annexure P IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 31874-2026 DATE OF DECISION: 29.05 .2026 … Petitioner (s) ... Respondent(s) HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH , Advocate for the petitioner(s). mol Malik, DAG, Haryana. This petition has been filed under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023/Section 482 of Cr.P.C. for issuance of direction for transfer of investigation P-1), registered at Police Station Ambala Cantt., District Ambala, under Sections 127(6) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 64(2), 351(2), 308(2) (earlier Sections 346, 120B, 376(1)/(2), 384 IPC) to an independent special investigation team/Senior Police officer preferably to S.I.T., headed by woman IPS officer outside Ambala; for protection of the prosecutrix and witnesses, preservation of evidence and for initiation of appropriate action At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has filed the representation (Annexure P-2) before respondent This petition has been filed under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023/Section 482 of Cr.P.C. for issuance of direction for transfer of investigation 1), registered at Police Station Ambala Cantt., District Ambala, under Sections 127(6) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 64(2), 351(2), 308(2) (earlier Sections 346, 120B, 376(1)/(2), 384 IPC) to an erably to S.I.T., headed by woman IPS officer outside Ambala; for protection of the prosecutrix and witnesses, preservation of evidence and for initiation of appropriate action he petitioner has submitted 2) before respondent SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.05.29 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-31874-2026 -2- No.3 raising her grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereupon. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied if, appropriate directions are issued to the respondents concerned to consider and decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner and take necessary action thereupon. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondents at this stage only. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Anmol Malik, DAG, Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 6-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paper-book be supplied to him during the course of the day. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.3 to consider and decide the representation (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner expeditiously and within a time bound manner, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE 29.05.2026 SwarnjitS Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.05.29 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document