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CRM-M-20550 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (119) CRM-M- 20550 of 2026 Date of Decision: 17.04.2026 SANTOSH RANI ......Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA ND OTHERS .....Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. Kushager Goyal, Advocate for the petitioner. **** KIRTI SINGH
, J. (ORAL)
1. This petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for issuance of appropriate directions to the respondents No.2 to 5 to decide the complaints/representations dated 18.10.2025, 07.11.2025 and 30.12.2025 (Annexures P-3 to P-7) moved by the petitioner, in accordance with law and within a time bound manner.
2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has filed the representation dated 18.10.2025, 07.11.2025 and 30.12.2025 (Annexures P-3 to P-7) before respondents No. 2 to 5 raising her grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereupon. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied if, appropriate directions are issued to the respondents concerned to consider and decide the aforesaid representation dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-7) filed by the petitioner and take necessary action thereupon.
3. Notice of motion to the respondents No.1 to 5 at this stage only.
4. At the asking of the Court, Ms. Saumya Ahluwalia, Sr. DAG, RITIKA 2026.04.17 15:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh
CRM-M-20550 of 2026 -2- Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 5-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paper-book be supplied to her during the course of the day.
5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is
disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.4 to consider and decide the representation dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner expeditiously and within a time bound manner, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law.
6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands
disposed of.
(KIRTI SINGH)
JUDGE April 17, 2026
Ritika Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RITIKA 2026.04.17 15:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh