CRM-M-20658-2026 1 112 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20658-2026 Date of Decision: 18.04.2026 HARDEV SINGH .....PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Ms. Virmal Kaur, Advocate and Mr. N.K.Banka, Advocate for the petitioner. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS read as Section 482 Cr.P.C seeking directions to official respondents No. 2 to take the decision on the representation filed by the petitioner dated 07.02.2026 and take the appropriate action in accordance with law with a further prayer to direct respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and property of the petitioner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has preferred a representation dated 07.02.2026 (Annexure P-4) to respondent respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Bathinda but no action has been taken so far. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Bathinda to look into his representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. RENU RAWAT 2026.04.18 13.51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-20658-2026 2 3. Notice of motion to official respondents No. 1 to 3. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr.P.S.Pandher, Asst. A.G.Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited prayer made by the petitioner, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Bathinda to consider and decide the representation representation dated 07.02.2026 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order and pass an appropriate order. (H.S.GREWAL) 18.04.2026 JUDGE A.Kaundal/ Renu Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.04.18 13.51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh