CRM-M No.2521 of 2025 (O&M) -1- 211 (2nd case) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.2521 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 25.02.2025 Nishan Singh and another ......... Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present:- Mr. Sanyam Malhotra, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Manjot Kaur, AAG, Punjab for respondent Nos.1, 2, 5, 6 & 8. **** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) for directing respondent No.2 for conducting free and fair investigation in FIR No.133 dated 27.09.2024, under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 & 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station Jhabal, District Tarn Taran. (2) It transpires that notice of motion was issued to the respondents on 22.01.2025; but as per office report, petitioners did not file process fee; thus, service upon respondent Nos.3, 4, 7 & 9 could not be effected. GAGANDEEP 2025.02.27 18:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M No.2521 of 2025 (O&M) -2- (3) At the same time, learned State Counsel, on instructions from SHO Charanjit Singh, has apprised the Court that investigation in the matter is still going on. (4) In view of the above, this Court is not inclined to entertain the present petition “at this stage”. (5) Disposed off accordingly. (6) It is clarified that this order be not construed as expression of opinion on the allegations levelled in FIR No.133 dated 27.09.2024 (supra); but investigation be carried out expeditiously, as per law. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 25th February, 2025 ( MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU ) Gagan JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No GAGANDEEP 2025.02.27 18:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh