CRWP-6129 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (206) PUNEET MALHOTRA STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. the Constitution of corpus, directing respondents No.2 to 4 to produce the detenue daughter of the petitioner, who is alleged to be in the illegal detention and custody of respondents No.5 to 8. 2. Mr. Sanjeev Singla, Deputy Superintendent of Police, City behalf of respondents No.1 to 4, which is taken on record. 3. was handed for the petitioner submits that serious allegations have been levelled against -1- 6129-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH PUNEET MALHOTRA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Vivek Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus, directing respondents No.2 to 4 to produce the detenue daughter of the petitioner, who is alleged to be in the illegal detention and custody of respondents No.5 to 8. Learned State counsel has filed a reply by way of affidavit of Mr. Sanjeev Singla, Deputy Superintendent of Police, City behalf of respondents No.1 to 4, which is taken on record. As per the reply, the detenue has been recovered and custody over to the petitioner on 28.05.2026. for the petitioner submits that serious allegations have been levelled against IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6129-2026 Date of Decision:- 03.06.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Vivek Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus, directing respondents No.2 to 4 to produce the detenue-minor daughter of the petitioner, who is alleged to be in the illegal detention and counsel has filed a reply by way of affidavit of Mr. Sanjeev Singla, Deputy Superintendent of Police, City-I, Patiala, on behalf of respondents No.1 to 4, which is taken on record. the detenue has been recovered and custody over to the petitioner on 28.05.2026. However, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that serious allegations have been levelled against 03.06.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas minor daughter of the petitioner, who is alleged to be in the illegal detention and counsel has filed a reply by way of affidavit of I, Patiala, on the detenue has been recovered and custody However, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that serious allegations have been levelled against MANJU 2026.06.04 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6129 the Investigating Officer, as recorded in the statement of the detenue under Section 164 Cr.P.C., but no action i 4. disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to raise the same before the trial Court recovered. 5. diligently proceed in the matter and the detenue herself, who admittedly travelled with respondent No.5 to various places and, assistance at any point of time, including any medical assistance, despite the occurrence of whatever alleged by the detenue facie, the matter appears to be one arising out of adolescent affection and infatuation, opinion on the merits of the case, and all the competent Court during the course of proceedings in accord law, at an appropriate stage June 03, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 6129-2026 the Investigating Officer, as recorded in the statement of the detenue under Section 164 Cr.P.C., but no action is being taken by the authorities. Keeping the aforesaid issue open, the present petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to raise the same before the in accordance with law, as the detenue has already been However, as a word of caution diligently proceed in the matter and to examine the role, acts and conduct of the detenue herself, who admittedly travelled with respondent No.5 to various places and, prima facie, did not assistance at any point of time, including any medical assistance, despite the occurrence of whatever alleged by the detenue , the matter appears to be one arising out of adolescent affection and tion, as respondent No.5 is also stated to be a young boy. Needless to mention that this court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case, and all the the competent Court during the course of proceedings in accord , at an appropriate stage. June 03, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No the Investigating Officer, as recorded in the statement of the detenue under s being taken by the authorities. Keeping the aforesaid issue open, the present petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to raise the same before the learned in accordance with law, as the detenue has already been word of caution, the authorities are directed to examine the role, acts and conduct of the detenue herself, who admittedly travelled with respondent No.5 to , did not raise any alarm or seek any assistance at any point of time, including any medical assistance, despite the occurrence of whatever alleged by the detenue subsequently. Prima , the matter appears to be one arising out of adolescent affection and respondent No.5 is also stated to be a young boy. Needless to mention that this court has not expressed any the issues shall be examined by the competent Court during the course of proceedings in accordance with (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE the Investigating Officer, as recorded in the statement of the detenue under Keeping the aforesaid issue open, the present petition is learned in accordance with law, as the detenue has already been are directed to examine the role, acts and conduct of the detenue herself, who admittedly travelled with respondent No.5 to raise any alarm or seek any assistance at any point of time, including any medical assistance, despite Prima , the matter appears to be one arising out of adolescent affection and Needless to mention that this court has not expressed any issues shall be examined by ance with MANJU 2026.06.04 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document