CRWP-7558-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 114 CRWP-7558-2025 Decided on :03.09.2025 Baljit Kaur . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab and others . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Yajur Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constituion of India, seeking issuance of directions to respondent No.2 to protect the life and liberty of of the petitioner and her family members at the hands of respondent No.3. 2. On 16.07.2025, following order was passed: “i) Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constituion of India, seeking issuance of directions to respondent No.2 to protect the life and liberty of of the petitioner and her family members at the hands of respondent No.3. ii) It is submitted that the petitioner's husband is an accused in FIR No. 44 dated 31.05.2025, registered under Sections 103, 191(3), 190, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Verka, Police Commissionerate Amritsar. The allegations pertain to the murder of a family member, in which six members of the petitioner’s family have been RASHMI 2025.09.04 10:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7558-2025 2 named as accused, five of whom have already been arrested. The petitioner apprehends a threat to her life and has, therefore, approached this Court seeking protection of her life and personal liberty. iii) Learned State Counsel is directed to file a status report before the next date of hearing. iv) List on 03.09.2025” 3. Compliance with the order dated 16.07.2025, learned State counsel has filed a status report by way of affidavit of Dr. Sheetal Singh, PPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, East Amritsar, on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3, which is taken on record today. The Registry is directed to tag the same at the appropriate place in the paper-book. 4. Learned State Counsel, referring to paragraph 19 of the status report, submits that it clearly establishes the involvement of the petitioner’s family members, namely, Mangal Singh @ Kala (husband of the petitioner), Lamjot Singh @ Kaka (son of the petitioner), and Rajbir Kaur—along with other co-accused persons, in the alleged murder of the deceased, Kuldeep Singh @ Gopi, by firearm injuries. Consequently, all the aforementioned individuals are implicated in FIR No. 44 dated 31.05.2025, registered under Sections 103, 191(3), 190, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 25, 54, and 59 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Verka, Police Commissionerate Amritsar. While accused Mangal Singh and Rajbir Kaur, together with three other co-accused, namely Rahul, Amarjit Singh @ China, and Gobinda,have already been arrested, Lamjot Singh @ Kaka, petitioner’s son and the prime accused in the case, along with eight other co-accused, RASHMI 2025.09.04 10:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7558-2025 3 remain absconding and are deliberately concealing themselves to evade arrest. The concerned SHO of Police Station Verka has been actively conducting raids at the residential addresses and other known hideouts to apprehend all accused persons. Therefore, there exists no valid reason for respondent No. 3 to subject the petitioner or her family members to any unnecessary harassment. 5. Perusal of the status report reveals that all actions taken by the official respondents are within their official authority for the purpose of investigating the case. Furthermore, it clearly states that no representation dated 08.07.2025, as highlighted in the instant petition, was ever addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Amritsar. The allegations made against the police in the present petition appear to have been raised solely to exert pressure on them. In view of this, Court does not find any substantial reason to issue any specific direction or order to conduct an inquiry without credible allegations supported by evidence. Therefore, present petition is hereby dismissed. However, accused named in the FIR retain the liberty to avail themselves of any remedies available under the law. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 03.09.2025 Rashmi Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RASHMI 2025.09.04 10:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document