CRWP No.6228 of 2025 (O&M) -1- 114 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.6228 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.07.2025 Sonu Ram ......... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present:- Mr. Mandeep Budhiraja, Advocate for Mr. Pushp Jain, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr. DAG, Punjab for respondent Nos.1 to 3 assisted by ASI Shingara Singh. **** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present criminal writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.2 & 3 to protect life and liberty of petitioner at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 7 and other relatives. Further prayer is for directing respondent No.3 to present Status Report of representation dated 28.05.2025 (P-6). GAGANDEEP 2025.07.12 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh CRWP No.6228 of 2025 (O&M) -2- (2) Although, there is no formal notice of motion in this case; but leaned State Counsel, on instructions from ASI Shingara Singh, has apprised the Court that on a complaint, made by the petitioner, an FIR No.188 dated 03.11.2024 (P-1), under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 351(3) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Salem Tabri, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana has already been registered in the matter against four accused. Learned State Counsel further apprised that after investigation, challan was presented against three accused, namely, Avninderjit Singh, Atula & Rohit Kumar @ Chintu on 27.01.2025 and they were arrested. Also apprised that even charges were framed on 19.02.2025. (3) In view of the above factual position, no directions are required to be issued to respondent Nos.2 & 3 in the present petition. Consequently, the same is hereby disposed off. (4) Needless to say that petitioner would be at liberty to raise his plea(s) before learned trial Court at appropriate stage(s), in accordance with law. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 9th July, 2025 ( MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU ) Gagan JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No GAGANDEEP 2025.07.12 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh