109 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-2754-2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.03.2025 Gunjan and another …..Petitioners Versus State of Chandigarh and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present: Mr. Virender Kumar Dhiman, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Tapan Masta, Additional Public Prosecutor, U.T. Chandigarh for respondent No.1 assisted by Assistant Sub Inspector Pawan Kumar. ****** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution praying for issuance of directions to the official respondent Nos.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 8. 2. Although there is no formal notice of motion, but learned counsel for Union Territory, Chandigarh, on instructions, submits that statements of both the petitioners were recorded by Assistant Sub Inspector Pawan Kumar and copy of the same are produced on record and marked as ‘X (colly.)’. 3. Perusal of the aforesaid statements reveals that none of the petitioners is residing within Union Territory, Chandigarh. -1- DIWAKER GULATI 2025.03.21 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 4. Faced with the above predicament, learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, submits that petition be disposed off as not pressed, “at this stage”. 5. Ordered accordingly. 6. It is clarified that above observations be not construed as an expression of opinion on merits of the case, in any manner. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 21.03.2025 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) d.gulati JUDGE Whether speaking / reasoned : Yes No Whether Reportable : Yes No -2- DIWAKER GULATI 2025.03.21 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document