CRWP-6291-2025 -1- 214 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6291-2025 DECIDED ON: 20.06.2025 JAGSIR SINGH .....PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Munish Gulati, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, Punjab. Mr. G.S. Bhinder, Advocate for respondents No.4 and 5. SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus praying for:- i. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of habeas corpus directing respondents No. 1 to 3 to get released the detenue namely Ashna Atwal (wife of petitioner) from the illegal custody and detention of respondent No.4 and 5; ii. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of habeas corpus directing respondent No.4 and 5 to produce the detenue namely Ashna Atwal (wife of petitioner) before this Court. POONAM NEGI 2025.06.20 18:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6291-2025 -2- 2. In compliance of the order dated 19.06.2025, Inspector Jagdeep Singh alongwith LC Parmjit Kaur has produced the detenue namely Ashna Atwal today in Court, who has made statement without any fear, coercion or undue influence to the effect that she wants to go with her parents, who are present in Court, which is reproduced hereinbelow:- STATEMENT OF ASHNA ATWAL, AGED 18 YEARS, DAUGHTER OF ARIK ATWAL, RESIDENT OF WARD NO.12, MAKHU, FEROZEPUR ON S.A. “I voluntarily want to go with my parents, who is present in Court. The afore-said statement of mine is without any fear, coercion or undue influence.” 3. The petitioner namely Jagsir Singh also present in Court, who has made a statement to the effect that he has no objection if the detenue namely Ashna Atwal wants to live with her parents and he will not interfere in her life and will not cause any harm, which is reproduced hereinbelow:- STATEMENT OF JAGSIR SINGH, AGED 23 YEARS, SON OF MEWA SINGH, RESIDENT OF MISSION BASTI MAKHU, DISTRICT FEROZEPUR, PUNJAB ON S.A. “It is stated that I have no objection if the detenue namely Ashna Atwal wants to stay with her parents. He further submits that I will not interfere in her life and will not cause any threat or harm to her. The afore-said statement of mine is without any fear, coercion or undue influence.” 4. Respondents No.4 and 5 i.e. the father and mother of alleged detenue, is also present in Court with their counsel, who submit that they are ready to take her daughter with them and will take care of her with affection POONAM NEGI 2025.06.20 18:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6291-2025 -3- and love. In this regard, statement of respondent No.4-Arik Atwal has been recorded, which is reproduced hereinbelow:- STATEMENT OF ARIK ATWAL, SON OF NIAZ ATWAL, RESIDENT OF WARD NO.12, MAKHU, FEROZEPUR ON S.A. “It is stated that I am willing to take my daughter who is present in court and I will take care of my Daughter Ashna Atwal aged about 18 years with affection and love. The afore-said statement of mine is without any fear, coercion or undue influence.” 5. In the light of above, learned counsel for the petitioner does not want to press the instant petition any further and prays for withdrawal of the same. 6. Prayer is accepted. 7. Dismissed as withdrawn. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 20.06.2025 JUDGE Poonam Negi Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No POONAM NEGI 2025.06.20 18:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document