CRWP-4652 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 114 RAJESH KUMAR STATE OF CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: SURYA P 1. directions to the respondents No. respondents No.6 to 17 2. petitioner has filed the representation dated before the respondent to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within the stipulated time. 3. 4652-2026 (O&M) 8587 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH RAJESH KUMAR VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PA Mr. Atul Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab SURYA PARTAP SINGH, J (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed by the directions to the respondents No.3 to 5 to protect his life and liberty from the respondents No.6 to 17. The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed the representation dated before the respondents No.2 and 3. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within stipulated time. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 5 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4652-2026 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 24.04.2026 .....PETITIONER VERSUS .....RESPONDENT SURYA PARTAP SINGH , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for to 5 to protect his life and liberty from the The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed the representation dated 18.03.2026 (Annexure P- . The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within to respondents No.1 to 5. (O&M) 24.04.2026 .....PETITIONER .....RESPONDENTS petitioner for to 5 to protect his life and liberty from the The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the -14) . The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within GAURAV THAKUR 2026.04.24 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-4652 upon the State 5. hereby directed that by passing months from the date of receipt of this order, the representation of petitioner (Annexure P Punjab (respondent No.2) or, on assignment by him, by any other officer not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.2 shall be at liberty to make an ind representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own level. 6. Gaurav Thakur Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 4652-2026 (O&M) 8587 Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab upon the State is hereby dispensed with. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is hereby directed that by passing a speaking order within a period of from the date of receipt of this order, the representation of petitioner (Annexure P-14) be disposed of either by the Director General of Police, Punjab (respondent No.2) or, on assignment by him, by any other officer not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.2 shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own In view of above, the present petition is hereby Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No 2 Deputy Advocate General, Punjab Hence service of notice Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is a speaking order within a period of two from the date of receipt of this order, the representation of petitioner ) be disposed of either by the Director General of Police, Punjab (respondent No.2) or, on assignment by him, by any other police officer not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.2 shall be at ependent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own In view of above, the present petition is hereby disposed of. :Yes/No : Yes/No Hence service of notice Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is two from the date of receipt of this order, the representation of petitioner ) be disposed of either by the Director General of Police, police officer not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.2 shall be at ependent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own GAURAV THAKUR 2026.04.24 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document