122 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6083-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 09.06.2025 Anita and another .....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present: Mr. Prashant Puri, Advocate (through V.C.) for Mr. Rahul Soi, Advocate for the petitioners. **** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus for directing official respondents to protect life and liberty of petitioners at the hands of private respondent Nos. 4 to 9. 2. Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 at this stage. 3. Mr. Prit Inder Pal Singh, learned Addl.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 to 3. 4. Learned State Counsel, after obtaining instructions from the quarter concerned, apprised the Court that in view of the Standard Operating Procedure/Instructions dated 23.01.2025, issued by the Government of Punjab, petitioners can approach the Authorities concerned at “One Stop Centre”, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mobile No. 9988100415 available 24 x 7. 5. In view of the above, present petition is disposed off with liberty to petitioners to approach the quarter concerned. 6. Needless to say that in case an occasion so arises, petitioners would be at liberty to avail the remedy as per law. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 09.06.2025 ( MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU ) Harish Kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No HARISH KUMAR 2025.06.10 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document