IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 118 CRWP-3221-2025 Date of decision: 01.04.2025 Mohammad Akhtar Alam and others .....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Present : Mr. Hakam Singh, Advocate (through VC) for the petitioners. **** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 to 4, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the threats posed by respondent No.5 and other local police officials in respect of FIR No.0015 dated 21.02.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, registered at Police Station Division No.1, Jalandhar, District Jalandhar. 2. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.3-Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar, to look into the representation dated 10.03.2025 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioners at the earliest and take appropriate steps as may be required under the law so that their life and liberty may not be jeopardized. 3. Notice of motion. VINAY 2025.04.01 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRWP-3221-2025 4. On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Sr. DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.3-Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar, to look into the grievance of the petitioners as set out in representation dated 10.03.2025 (Annexure P-3) and take necessary steps at the earliest, if any required, in accordance with law, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners. 01.04.2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINAY 2025.04.01 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment