IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 119 CRM-M-45355-2025 Date of decision : 22.08.2025 RAJ KAUR ...... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present : Mr. H.S. Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for directions to the respondents No.2 and 3 to transfer the investigation from present Investigating officer to another Investigating officer, w.r.t. a case arising out of G.D. No.27 dated 18.05.2025, under Sections 333, 115(2), 118(1), 191(1), 190 of BNS, 2023, P.S. Harike District Tarn Taran and FIR No.37 dated 16.05.2025, under Sections 126(2), 333, 115(2), 329(3), 3(5) of BNS, 2023, P.S. Harike, District Tarn Taran. In addition to above it has also been requested that the I.O. be directed to complete investigation in a time bound manner. 2. The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed representation dated 27.07.2025 (Annexures P-6) before the respondents No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the VIPIN KUMAR 2025.08.25 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this judgment/order CRM-M-45355-2025 2 respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within a stipulated time. 3. Notice of motion to the respondents No.1 to 5 only. 4. Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 5, and waives service. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a direction for deciding the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-6) be given to the respondent No.2 and that the instant petition be disposed of accordingly. 6. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to pass a speaking order and decide the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P- 6) within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. However, it is made clear that there is no observation of this Court with regard to merits of the case and the police authorities shall be at liberty to draw their own conclusion without being influenced by the contents of instant order. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 22.08.2025 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VIPIN KUMAR 2025.08.25 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this judgment/order