CRM-M-34753 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (137) Braham Raj State of Punjab CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. Court for issuance of a direction upon the respondents No.1 to 5, on complaint (Annexure P to 10, with the allegations that they not only trespassed into office of the petitioner, however, and were given severe beatings. 2. was captured in the CCTV installed there. She further submits that even there are serious threats advance petitioner has till date, no action, 3. Court on advance notice of the petition, 34753-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Braham Raj Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Ms. Rishma Verma, Advocate for the petitioner (through video conferencing). Mr. Amit Kumar Goyal, Addl. AG, Punjab. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(ORAL) Through the instant petition, the petitioner has approached this Court for issuance of a direction upon the respondents No.1 to 5, on complaint (Annexure P-1) and to register FIR against the respondents No.6 , with the allegations that they not only trespassed into office of the however, in order to kidnap him, he was dragged out of his office and were given severe beatings. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the entire incident was captured in the CCTV installed there. She further submits that even there are serious threats advanced to the petitioner. Finally, she submits that the petitioner has already approached the police authorities concerned. However, till date, no action, whatsoever, has been taken against the assailants. Mr. Amit Kumar Goyal, Addl. AG, Punjab Court on advance notice of the petition, representing the respondent 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-34753-2026 Date of Decision : 26.06.2026 …Petitioner Versus ...Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI . Amit Kumar Goyal, Addl. AG, Punjab. Through the instant petition, the petitioner has approached this Court for issuance of a direction upon the respondents No.1 to 5, to take action to register FIR against the respondents No.6 , with the allegations that they not only trespassed into office of the in order to kidnap him, he was dragged out of his office Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the entire incident was captured in the CCTV installed there. She further submits that even there to the petitioner. Finally, she submits that the approached the police authorities concerned. However, whatsoever, has been taken against the assailants. Mr. Amit Kumar Goyal, Addl. AG, Punjab, who is present in the representing the respondent-State, Through the instant petition, the petitioner has approached this to take action to register FIR against the respondents No.6 , with the allegations that they not only trespassed into office of the in order to kidnap him, he was dragged out of his office Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the entire incident was captured in the CCTV installed there. She further submits that even there to the petitioner. Finally, she submits that the approached the police authorities concerned. However, , who is present in the State, on MANPREET SINGH 2026.06.26 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRM-M-34753 the other hand, submits that the petitioner is a travel age three other FIRs 4. by the petitioner is under consideration with the authorities concerned, and in order to wrigg involved in other criminal cases, the petitioner has approached this Court way of the instant petit authorities concerned 5. the parties concerned. 6. which is simple in nature. approaching the Illaqa Magistrate concerned, if at all he has any grievance with regard to inaction on the part of the police action on his complaint so far petitioner, rather writ jurisdiction. 7. considered opinion this Court to direct the police authorities concerned, to forthwith register an FIR, specifically when the petitioner is seized of a statutory remedy. In 34753-2026 the other hand, submits that the petitioner is a travel age three other FIRs, the details of which are mentioned hereinafter : 1. FIR No.55 dated 09.04.2025 under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, P.S. Division No.6, Jalandhar; 2. FIR No.163 of 2023, under Sections 307, 323, 342, 447, 34, 427 and 506 IPC and Section 25 of Arms Act, P.S. Division No.7, Jalandhar; and 3. FIR No.203 of 2024 under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) of BNS, 2023, P.S. Sadar Jalandhar. He further submits that the complaint by the petitioner is under consideration with the authorities concerned, and in order to wriggle out of his criminal liabilities involved in other criminal cases, the petitioner has approached this Court way of the instant petition, for creating unnecessary pressure upon the authorities concerned and on the complainant in those FIRs This Court has heard the submission made by learned counsel for the parties concerned. As per the MLR, the petitioner has which is simple in nature. The petitioner is seized of approaching the Illaqa Magistrate concerned, if at all he has any grievance with regard to inaction on the part of the police his complaint so far. However, no such efforts were made rather, he has straightway approached this Court by invoking writ jurisdiction. In the circumstances as explained above, considered opinion that the instant case is not an exceptional case, this Court to direct the police authorities concerned, to forthwith register an , specifically when the petitioner is seized of a statutory remedy. In 2 the other hand, submits that the petitioner is a travel agent, and is involved in , the details of which are mentioned hereinafter :- FIR No.55 dated 09.04.2025 under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, FIR No.163 of 2023, under Sections 307, 323, 342, 447, 34, 506 IPC and Section 25 of Arms Act, P.S. Division No.7, FIR No.203 of 2024 under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) of BNS, 2023, P.S. Sadar Jalandhar. He further submits that the complaint (Annexure P-1) submitted by the petitioner is under consideration with the authorities concerned, and in le out of his criminal liabilities, on account of his being involved in other criminal cases, the petitioner has approached this Court for creating unnecessary pressure upon the the complainant in those FIRs. This Court has heard the submission made by learned counsel for As per the MLR, the petitioner has suffered only one injury, The petitioner is seized of an effective remedy of approaching the Illaqa Magistrate concerned, if at all he has any grievance with regard to inaction on the part of the police authorities, for not taking any . However, no such efforts were made by the , he has straightway approached this Court by invoking the In the circumstances as explained above, this Court is of the nstant case is not an exceptional case, requiring this Court to direct the police authorities concerned, to forthwith register an , specifically when the petitioner is seized of a statutory remedy. In and is involved in FIR No.55 dated 09.04.2025 under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, FIR No.163 of 2023, under Sections 307, 323, 342, 447, 34, 506 IPC and Section 25 of Arms Act, P.S. Division No.7, FIR No.203 of 2024 under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, submitted by the petitioner is under consideration with the authorities concerned, and in , on account of his being by for creating unnecessary pressure upon the This Court has heard the submission made by learned counsel for injury, remedy of approaching the Illaqa Magistrate concerned, if at all he has any grievance , for not taking any the the this Court is of the requiring this Court to direct the police authorities concerned, to forthwith register an , specifically when the petitioner is seized of a statutory remedy. In MANPREET SINGH 2026.06.26 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRM-M-34753 addition, when the police authorities are considerin (Annexure P 8. directions. Accordingly, the instant petition is 9. can approach the authorities concerned, representation. In case, the petitioner files such representation before the authorities concerned, the latter by virtue of the prevalent SOPs, shall assess the threat perception, and thereupon, take necessary action. 10. authorities concerned, would not construe that this Court has made any observations, for not taking any action on the complaint p petitioner, against the private respondents. June 26, 2026 Manpreet 34753-2026 addition, when the police authorities are considerin (Annexure P-1) preferred by the present petitioner. Consequently, no case is made out to pass any such asked for directions. Accordingly, the instant petition is In case, the petitioner has any apprehension to life an can approach the authorities concerned, at first instance, by moving a detailed representation. In case, the petitioner files such representation before the authorities concerned, the latter by virtue of the prevalent SOPs, shall assess hreat perception, and thereupon, take necessary action. Needless to say that passing of above direction upon the police authorities concerned, would not construe that this Court has made any observations, for not taking any action on the complaint p petitioner, against the private respondents. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 3 addition, when the police authorities are considering the complaint preferred by the present petitioner. Consequently, no case is made out to pass any such asked for directions. Accordingly, the instant petition is dismissed. In case, the petitioner has any apprehension to life and liberty, he at first instance, by moving a detailed representation. In case, the petitioner files such representation before the authorities concerned, the latter by virtue of the prevalent SOPs, shall assess hreat perception, and thereupon, take necessary action. Needless to say that passing of above direction upon the police authorities concerned, would not construe that this Court has made any observations, for not taking any action on the complaint preferred by the (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No g the complaint Consequently, no case is made out to pass any such asked for d liberty, he at first instance, by moving a detailed representation. In case, the petitioner files such representation before the authorities concerned, the latter by virtue of the prevalent SOPs, shall assess Needless to say that passing of above direction upon the police authorities concerned, would not construe that this Court has made any referred by the MANPREET SINGH 2026.06.26 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment