CRWP-2084 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND 108 Butta Singh State of Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE Present:- MANISHA BATRA, J. 1. Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to respondents No. the hands of respondent withdraw the complain investigation of 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Division No. 7, Ludhaina 2. submitted therein and learned that on the statement of the petitioner, an FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 has been registered at Police Station Division No. 7, Ludhaina against Akash, Rohit, Pinki, Chandni and Man 2084-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Butta Singh Versus Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Munish Raj Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Himani Arora, AAG, Punjab. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to respondents No. 1 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner from the hands of respondents No. 5 to 11, who are allegedly threatening him to withdraw the complaint dated 23.01.2025. Prayer has also been made that the investigation of FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Division No. 7, Ludhaina be entrusted to some senior poli Status report has been filed by the respondent submitted therein and learned Assistant Advocate General, Punjab on the statement of the petitioner, an FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 has been registered at Police Station Division No. 7, Ludhaina against Akash, Rohit, Pinki, Chandni and Man - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-2084-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 13.05.2025 ...Petitioner Versus ...Respondents MANISHA BATRA Munish Raj Chaudhary, Advocate Ms. Himani Arora, AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner from s No. 5 to 11, who are allegedly threatening him to t dated 23.01.2025. Prayer has also been made that the FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Division be entrusted to some senior police officer. Status report has been filed by the respondent-State. It is Assistant Advocate General, Punjab has argued on the statement of the petitioner, an FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 has been registered at Police Station Division No. 7, Ludhaina against Akash, Rohit, Pinki, Chandni and Manju and the case is under -1- 2025 (O&M) 13.05.2025 ...Petitioner ...Respondents under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner from s No. 5 to 11, who are allegedly threatening him to t dated 23.01.2025. Prayer has also been made that the FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Division State. It is has argued on the statement of the petitioner, an FIR bearing No. 15 dated 21.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 332(C), 79, 351(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 has been registered at Police Station Division No. 7, Ludhaina ju and the case is under MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.05.14 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-2084 investigation. A Cal been registered against respondents No. 5 and 6. Proceedings under Sections 126 and 169 of BNSS have also been initiated against respondent No. 9. In this manner, the representation of the petitioner has already been considered and disposed of. 3. facts. However, he has submitted that the investigation of the aforesaid FIR may be entrusted to so Court as to how the investigation in the aforesaid FIR is not being conducted fairly and properly, learned counsel for the petitioner could not make out any ground warranting transfer of the investigation 4. and the petition is disposed of. However, found to the life and liberty of the petitioner in future and he approaches the police concerned in that regard, the same shall be assessed by the authorities concerned and the petitioner will be provided adequate protection, if so required. 13.05.2025 Waseem Ansari Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2084-2025 (O&M) investigation. A Calendara under Sections 126/170 of BNS, 2023 has also been registered against respondents No. 5 and 6. Proceedings under Sections 126 and 169 of BNSS have also been initiated against respondent No. 9. In er, the representation of the petitioner has already been considered and disposed of. Learned counsel for the petitioner has not disputed the facts. However, he has submitted that the investigation of the aforesaid FIR may be entrusted to some senior police officer but on a query put by this Court as to how the investigation in the aforesaid FIR is not being conducted fairly and properly, learned counsel for the petitioner could not make out any ground warranting transfer of the investigation In view of the above, no further orders are called for in the matter and the petition is disposed of. However, it is directed that in case any threat is found to the life and liberty of the petitioner in future and he approaches the lice concerned in that regard, the same shall be assessed by the authorities concerned and the petitioner will be provided adequate protection, if so 13.05.2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable - ndara under Sections 126/170 of BNS, 2023 has also been registered against respondents No. 5 and 6. Proceedings under Sections 126 and 169 of BNSS have also been initiated against respondent No. 9. In er, the representation of the petitioner has already been considered Learned counsel for the petitioner has not disputed the aforesaid facts. However, he has submitted that the investigation of the aforesaid FIR me senior police officer but on a query put by this Court as to how the investigation in the aforesaid FIR is not being conducted fairly and properly, learned counsel for the petitioner could not make out any ground warranting transfer of the investigation as prayed for. In view of the above, no further orders are called for in the matter it is directed that in case any threat is found to the life and liberty of the petitioner in future and he approaches the lice concerned in that regard, the same shall be assessed by the authorities concerned and the petitioner will be provided adequate protection, if so (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No -2- ndara under Sections 126/170 of BNS, 2023 has also been registered against respondents No. 5 and 6. Proceedings under Sections 126 and 169 of BNSS have also been initiated against respondent No. 9. In er, the representation of the petitioner has already been considered aforesaid facts. However, he has submitted that the investigation of the aforesaid FIR me senior police officer but on a query put by this Court as to how the investigation in the aforesaid FIR is not being conducted fairly and properly, learned counsel for the petitioner could not make out any In view of the above, no further orders are called for in the matter it is directed that in case any threat is found to the life and liberty of the petitioner in future and he approaches the lice concerned in that regard, the same shall be assessed by the authorities concerned and the petitioner will be provided adequate protection, if so MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.05.14 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document