IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 109 Amandeep Singh State Of Punjab CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. arms licence had been based on threat perception regarding which all relevant documents have been submitted as also the petitioner has been acquitted of FIR that was registered against him, but it has not since been decided. In t 06.05.2025, has yet not evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Amandeep Singh Versus f Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Darshan Singh, Advocate and Mr. Didar Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel submits that application for grant of new arms licence had been filed way back on 20.12.2023, Annexure P based on threat perception regarding which all relevant documents have been submitted as also the petitioner has been acquitted of FIR that was registered against him, vide judgment dated 14.01.2019, Annexure P has not since been decided. In this regard, a legal notice dated 06.05.2025, Annexure P-12, has been served upon the respondents, which has yet not evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-16717-2025 (O & M) Date of decision: 29.05.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondents BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Darshan Singh, Advocate and Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. Learned counsel submits that application for grant of new way back on 20.12.2023, Annexure P-1, based on threat perception regarding which all relevant documents have been submitted as also the petitioner has been acquitted of FIR that was vide judgment dated 14.01.2019, Annexure P-5, his regard, a legal notice dated has been served upon the respondents, which has yet not evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time to which learned State counsel has no objection. PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.05.29 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-16717-2025 -2- 2. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the legal notice dated 06.05.2025, Annexure P- 12 within a period of 3 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 29.05.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.05.29 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.