IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 111 BALWINDER KAUR AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Ms. Preety Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. MANISHA BATRA CRM-W-689-2025 Application is allowed. Leave granted. Main case 1. The present petition has Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing official respondents the hands of respondent dated 15.05.2025 (Annexure P 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner 15.05.2025 before the raising their grievances as IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. Date of decision: BALWINDER KAUR AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Ms. Preety, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) 2025 Application is allowed. Leave granted. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner the hands of respondents No. 4 & 5 and to take action on dated 15.05.2025 (Annexure P-5). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on before the Senior Superintendent of Police, grievances as mentioned in the present IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH No.5152 of 2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 19.05.2025 …. Petitioners Versus …. Respondents MANISHA BATRA petitioners. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at take action on their representation At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has recently filed a representation on of Police, Batala (Annexure P-5) in the present petition but the same has of the the at their representation has recently filed a representation on ) petition but the same has Jyoti 2025.05.20 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document not yet been considered and no action has submitted that at this stage, the directions are issued to Batala to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner necessary action thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Himani Arora, A. accepted the notice on behalf of the respondent needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the supplied to her 5. In view of t commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is of at this stage with a direction to respondent No. 2 to decide representation period of 15 days law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the respondents would provide and liberty. 19.05.2025 Jyoti-IV CRWP No.5152 of 2025 not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would directions are issued to respondent No. 2- Senior decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner necessary action thereon. Notice of motion. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab accepted the notice on behalf of the respondent needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the during the course of the day. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is of at this stage with a direction to respondent No. 2 to decide dated 15.05.2025 (Annexure P 15 days from today, by passing a speaking order in law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the respondents would provide them adequate security in order to protect (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No CRWP No.5152 of 2025 -2- been taken thereon. He further would be satisfied if appropriate Senior Superintendent of Police, decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take A.G, Punjab, who is present in Court, has accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be he limited prayer made by the petitioners, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No. 2 to decide the aforesaid Annexure P-5) of the petitioners within a from today, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the petitioners, the official them adequate security in order to protect their life (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No further satisfied if appropriate of Police, and take who is present in Court, has the paperbook be , without disposed the aforesaid within a accordance with , the official their life Jyoti 2025.05.20 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document