CRWP-6665-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (138) DIVYA BUDHIRAJA AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Balwan Singh, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition ha 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 respondents No.4 to 6 and to take action on representation dated 31.05.2026 (Annexure P 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 31.05.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar (Annexure P-7) 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 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of decision : 02.06.2026 DIVYA BUDHIRAJA AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Balwan Singh, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 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 respondents No.4 to 6 and to take action on representation dated 31.05.2026 (Annexure P-7). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 31.05.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar 7) 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 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRWP-6665-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 02.06.2026 ... Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Balwan Singh, Advocate for the petitioners s been filed under Article 226 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 respondents No.4 to 6 and to take action on their 7). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 31.05.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar 7) 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 are issued to respondent No.2-Senior AMIT SHARMA 2026.06.02 13:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-6665-2026 (O&M) Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. behalf of the respondents 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 petiti 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 31.05.2026 (Annexure P within a period of 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. 02.06.2026 Amit Sharma 2026 (O&M) (1) Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. Notice of motion. Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, 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 petiti 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 31.05.2026 (Annexure P 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 in order to protect their life and liberty. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. unjab, has advance notice on State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during 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 31.05.2026 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioners 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 2026.06.02 13:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.