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2025 DAILYLAW 97472 (PNJ)

SOHAN SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

CRWP/9672/2025 · 2025-09-08

Aman Chaudhary

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 110 SOHAN SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present: Mr. *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos. protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of respondent Nos. 2. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a direction is issued 22.07.2025 (Annexure P 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. MS Bajwa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and has no objection to the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without commenting upon the mer direction to respondent No.2 to look into the petitioner dated to take appropriate action in accordanc 6. It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioner, in case, he is found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against him, if there is some evidence that which he may be required by the investigating agency. 08.09.2025 ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Whether reportable : IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP- Date of decision: 08.09.2025 SOHAN SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Deepinder Brar, Advocate for the petitioner. *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos. protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of respondent Nos. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to decide his (Annexure P-1). Notice of motion. Mr. MS Bajwa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and has no objection to the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to look into the petitioner dated 22.07.2025 (Annexure P-1) and if any threat perception is found, to take appropriate action in accordance with law. It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioner, in case, he is found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against him, if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding his involvement in a cognizable offence, for which he may be required by the investigating agency. Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -9672-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 08.09.2025 ..Petitioner ..Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Advocate for the petitioner. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a to respondent No.2 to decide his application/complaint dated Mr. MS Bajwa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and has no objection to the limited prayer made by learned In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without its of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to look into the application/complaint of the ) and if any threat perception is found, e with law. It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioner, in case, he is found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against him, if there is some surfaces regarding his involvement in a cognizable offence, for which he may be required by the investigating agency. ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the 2 and 3 to to 7. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a dated Mr. MS Bajwa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and has no objection to the limited prayer made by learned In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without its of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a of the ) and if any threat perception is found, It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioner, in case, he is found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against him, if there is some surfaces regarding his involvement in a cognizable offence, for ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) ASHOK KUMAR 2025.09.08 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document