278 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-11615-2025 Date of Decision: 20.04.2026 PUNEET MINHAS ... Petitioner(s) Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Present: Mr. S.K. Liberhan, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Athar Ahmed, AAG, Punjab. **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J. (Oral) The prayer in the present petition under Articles 226 of the Constitution of India is for the issuance of direction to respondents No.1 to 3 not to harass the petitioners at the behest of respondents No.4 to 6 and decide the representation dated 23.10.2025 along with certain other representations dated 21.10.2020, 08.09.2021 and 14.07.2025. The counsel for the petitioner contends that he is facing repeated harassment from respondents No.4 to 6. Therefore, appropriate action be taken against the said respondents and police protection be granted to the petitioner. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner. A perusal of the record would reveal that the petitioner has moved repeated representations to authorities. He seeks registration of an FIR. For the said relief, he is at liberty to approach the appropriate Court by way of an application under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. (Section 175(3) of the VISHAL SETHI 2026.04.21 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-11615-2025 -2- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. He is also at liberty to file a private complaint before the concerned Court. As regard the prayer for protection of his life and liberty, the Investigating Agency shall proceed in accordance with law. Disposed of. (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE April 20, 2026 vishal Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No VISHAL SETHI 2026.04.21 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document