CRWP-6643 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 109 Swaraj Singh State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, with the fol 2. that the petitioner would be satisfied, for the respondent No.3 to consider and take a conscious decision on the representation (Annexure P manner. 3. 6643-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Swaraj Singh V/s State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET Mr. Rishu Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, with the following substantive prayer: “i. Issue writ in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondent's No. 3, to protect the life petitioners and liberty of the from the hands respondents from. the hands respondents No.4 to 8 ii. Further to comply with the provisions of Section 179 BNSS. before calling the petitioner to the Police Station. And to Decide the Representation 03.06.2025 (Annexure P iii. It is further prayed that this Hon'ble Court may issue any other appropriate writ, order or direction which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in facts & circumstances of the case. Learned counsel for the petitioner limits his prayer and submits that the petitioner would be satisfied, for the respondent No.3 to consider and take a conscious decision on the representation (Annexure P-2) made by the petitioner in a time bound Notice of motion. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6643-2025 Date of decision: 03.07.202 ....Petitioner ....Respondents HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Rishu Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of lowing substantive prayer: writ in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondent's No. 3, to protect the life petitioners and liberty of the from the hands respondents from. the hands respondents No.4 to 8 Further to comply with the provisions of Section 179 BNSS. before calling the petitioner to the Police Station. And to Decide the Representation 03.06.2025 (Annexure P-2). It is further prayed that this Hon'ble Court may issue any other writ, order or direction which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in facts & circumstances of the case.” Learned counsel for the petitioner limits his prayer and submits that the petitioner would be satisfied, for the nonce, if a direction is issued to respondent No.3 to consider and take a conscious decision on the 2) made by the petitioner in a time bound .2025 Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of writ in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondent's No. 3, to protect the life petitioners and liberty of the from the hands Further to comply with the provisions of Section 179 BNSS. before calling the petitioner to the Police Station. And to Decide the It is further prayed that this Hon'ble Court may issue any other writ, order or direction which this Hon'ble Court may deem Learned counsel for the petitioner limits his prayer and submits issued to respondent No.3 to consider and take a conscious decision on the 2) made by the petitioner in a time bound AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.03 17:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6643 4. Senior DAG Pun submits he has no objection in case the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, is accepted. 5. perused the paper 6. case & without going into merits thereof, the instant petition with a direction to (respondent No.3 herein) moved by the petitioner; objectively consider the grievance(s) raised in the said representation & take ratiocinated decision thereupon after affording opportunity of hearing to of two weeks from today. Such decision be communicated to the petitioner within fifteen days of it being taken. 7. July 03, 202 Ajay 6643-2025 On the strength of the advance notice, Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh Senior DAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. He submits he has no objection in case the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, is accepted. I have heard learned counsel for the rival parties and ha perused the paper-book with their assistance. Keeping in view the entirety of facts and circumstances of the case & without going into merits thereof, the instant petition with a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police Tarn (respondent No.3 herein) to look into the moved by the petitioner; objectively consider the grievance(s) raised in the said representation & take ratiocinated decision thereupon after affording opportunity of hearing to petitioner, in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from today. Such decision be communicated to the petitioner within fifteen days of it being taken. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. , 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 2 On the strength of the advance notice, Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh jab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. He submits he has no objection in case the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, is accepted. I have heard learned counsel for the rival parties and ha book with their assistance. Keeping in view the entirety of facts and circumstances of the case & without going into merits thereof, the instant petition is disposed of the Senior Superintendent of Police Tarn Taran to look into the representation (Annexure P moved by the petitioner; objectively consider the grievance(s) raised in the said representation & take ratiocinated decision thereupon after affording petitioner, in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from today. Such decision be communicated to the petitioner Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No On the strength of the advance notice, Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, jab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. He submits he has no objection in case the limited prayer made by the learned I have heard learned counsel for the rival parties and have Keeping in view the entirety of facts and circumstances of the is disposed of Taran representation (Annexure P-2) moved by the petitioner; objectively consider the grievance(s) raised in the said representation & take ratiocinated decision thereupon after affording petitioner, in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from today. Such decision be communicated to the petitioner AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.03 17:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document