IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 135 CRWP-4242-2026 Date of decision: 17.04.2026 NACHHATAR SINGH ......Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .......Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ ***** Present: - Mr. Jagmeet Singh Moudgill, Advocate and Ms. Madhu Bala, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed seeking directions to official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of respondent No.5. After arguing the matter at some length, Counsel for the petitioner seeks withdrawal of the instant petition with liberty to take recourse to the alternative remedy available to him in accordance with law. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as aforesaid, if so advised. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) APRIL 17, 2026 JUDGE Vishal Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No VISHAL SHARMA 2026.04.18 17:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document