117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRWP-2732-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 12.03.2026 Balraj Singh ....Petitioner VERSUS State of Punjab and Others ....Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present: Mr. Abhishek Sharma, Advocate for Mr. Amit Saini, Advocate for the petitioner. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of BNSS seeking issuance of direction to the official respondent No.2 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of the private respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievance, the petitioner has submitted representation dated 19.02.2026 (Annexure P-12) before respondents No.2, however, no action has been taken thereon till date. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Sahil Chowhdary, AAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. 5. After hearing learned counsel for the parties, the present petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No. 2 to decide the TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.13 11:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-2732-2026 (O&M) -2- representation dated 19.02.2026 (Annexure P-12) qua the threat perception filed by the petitioner in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible and to grant immediate protection, if any threat to the life and liberty to the petitioner, is perceived. It is being clarified that this order shall not be taken to grant immunity to the petitioner for legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by him. 6. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. March 12, 2026 (MANDEEP PANNU) tripti JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.13 11:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document