CRM-M-52462 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 126 RAJ SINGH & OTHERS STATE OF CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: SURYA PRATAP SINGH 1. respondent No.2 to initiate action against the respondent No.3 and other police officials the ground that they are illegally harassing the petitioner members. 2. the petitioner respondent No.3 and other police officials of Police Station City Fazilka also by the threat the petitioners 52462-2025 (O&M) 8587 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH RAJ SINGH & OTHERS VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB & OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PRATAP SINGH Mr. Ritesh Grover, Advocate for SURYA PRATAP SINGH, J (ORAL) By virtue of this petition, a direction has been sought respondent No.2 to initiate action against the respondent No.3 and other police officials of Police Station City Fazilka and respondents No.4 & 5 the ground that they are illegally harassing the petitioner members. It has been contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners and their family members are being threatened by respondent No.3 and other police officials of Police Station City Fazilka also by the CIA Staff, Fazilka and that there is the petitioners may be implicated in a false case. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-52462-2025 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 22.09.202 .....PETITIONER VERSUS .....RESPONDENT SURYA PRATAP SINGH , Advocate for the petitioners. By virtue of this petition, a direction has been sought respondent No.2 to initiate action against the respondent No.3 and other of Police Station City Fazilka and respondents No.4 & 5 the ground that they are illegally harassing the petitioners and their family ntended by learned counsel for the petitioners that family members are being threatened by respondent No.3 and other police officials of Police Station City Fazilka, and there is apprehension that in view of be implicated in a false case. (O&M) .2025 .....PETITIONERS .....RESPONDENTS By virtue of this petition, a direction has been sought for respondent No.2 to initiate action against the respondent No.3 and other of Police Station City Fazilka and respondents No.4 & 5 on family ntended by learned counsel for the petitioners that family members are being threatened by the and nsion that in view of GAURAV THAKUR 2025.09.23 13:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-52462 3. misconduct of respondent No.3, any complaint in writing has not been made to the respondent No.2 and the petiti Court for there are allegations of misconduct against the therefore, the senior police authorities 4. has been filed, this petition is hereby forwarded to the of Police, Fazilka (respondent representation and dispose of it by passing a speaking of 15 days made clear that any finding with regard to contents of the peti being returned by this Court and the SSP, Fazilka shall have liberty to independently examine the allegation leveled by the petitioner and take a decision at this own level. 5. accordingly. Gaurav Thakur Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 52462-2025 (O&M) 8587 However, a perusal of record shows that against the alleged misconduct of respondent No.3, any complaint in writing has not been made to the respondent No.2 and the petitioners have straightaway approached this for seeking the abovementioned directions. there are allegations of misconduct against the therefore, the appropriate course available to the petitioners is to the senior police authorities, i.e. the respondent No.2 or above. Since by-passing the senior police officer, the present petition has been filed, this petition is hereby forwarded to the of Police, Fazilka (respondent No.2) with a direction to treat it as a representation and dispose of it by passing a speaking 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. made clear that any finding with regard to contents of the peti being returned by this Court and the SSP, Fazilka shall have liberty to independently examine the allegation leveled by the petitioner and take a decision at this own level. In view of above, the present petition ingly. Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No 2 However, a perusal of record shows that against the alleged misconduct of respondent No.3, any complaint in writing has not been made oners have straightaway approached this seeking the abovementioned directions. In the instant petition, there are allegations of misconduct against the low ranking officers, and the appropriate course available to the petitioners is to approach respondent No.2 or above. the senior police officer, the present petition has been filed, this petition is hereby forwarded to the Senior Superintendent with a direction to treat it as a representation and dispose of it by passing a speaking order within a period from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is however made clear that any finding with regard to contents of the petition is not being returned by this Court and the SSP, Fazilka shall have liberty to independently examine the allegation leveled by the petitioner and take a In view of above, the present petition stands disposed of, :Yes/No : Yes/No However, a perusal of record shows that against the alleged misconduct of respondent No.3, any complaint in writing has not been made oners have straightaway approached this In the instant petition, and approach the senior police officer, the present petition Superintendent with a direction to treat it as a within a period It is however tion is not being returned by this Court and the SSP, Fazilka shall have liberty to independently examine the allegation leveled by the petitioner and take a disposed of, GAURAV THAKUR 2025.09.23 13:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document