CRWP-6247-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 152 CRWP-6247-2026 Date of decision: 25th May, 2026 Ramanpreet Kaur and another ...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Rakesh Kumar Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7 and take action on their representation dated 22.05.2026 (Annexure P-5). 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 22.05.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar, Mohali 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 further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.05.26 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6247-2026 -2- SAS Nagar, Mohali, to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab, who is present in Court, has accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents-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 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 22.05.2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners within a period of fifteen 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 in order to protect their life and liberty. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 25th May, 2026 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.05.26 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document