CRWP-6217-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT ( 149) ANJU BALA AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Ms. Gaganpreet Kaur, Advocate and Ms. Aditi Sharma, Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 petitioners at the hands of respondent representation dated 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 24.05.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, P-5) raising their same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of decision : 25.05.2026 ANJU BALA AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Ms. Gaganpreet Kaur, Advocate and Ms. Aditi Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Article the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 6 representation dated 24.05.2026 (Annexure P-5 At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on .2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, ) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRWP-6217-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 25.05.2026 ... Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Ms. Gaganpreet Kaur, Advocate and Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing to protect the life and liberty of the 4 to 6 and to take action on their 5). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on .2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka (Annexure grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He AMIT SHARMA 2026.05.25 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-6217-2026 further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No of Police, Fazilka petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. notice on behalf of the res be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the course of the day. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners, without commenting anything on the meri disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the aforesaid representation dated within a period of 15 days from today, by passing a speaking ord accordance with law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the petitioners, the official respondents would provide them adequate security in order to protect their life and liberty. 25.05.2026 Amit Sharma 2026 (O&M) (2) further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No Fazilka to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab, has advance notice on behalf of the respondents-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the course of the day. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the aforesaid representation dated 24.05.2026 (Annexure P within a period of 15 days from today, by passing a speaking ord accordance with law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the petitioners, the official respondents would provide them adequate security in order to protect their life and liberty. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the uchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab, has advance State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners, without ts of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the .2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners within a period of 15 days from today, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. Needless to say, if any threat is found to the petitioners, the official respondents would provide them adequate security (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.05.25 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.