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2026 DAILYLAW 26767 (PNJ)

KARNAIL SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS

CRWP/6646/2026 · 2026-07-03

Alok Jain

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CRWP-6646 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (111) KARNAIL SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. writ in the secure the release of the detenue, namely Parkash Kaur, wife of Karnail Singh (the present petitioner), from the alleged illegal detention of respondents No. 3 and 4. 2. counsel has filed a reply by way of an affidavit of Tejinder Pal Singh Brar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Guruharsahai, District Ferozepur, on behalf of respondents No. 1 and 3, which is taken on record. 3. instructions to withdraw the present petition. 4. in the order dated 03.06.2026, have been levelled in the present petition. -1- 6646-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH KARNAIL SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Rajat Dogra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to secure the release of the detenue, namely Parkash Kaur, wife of Karnail Singh (the present petitioner), from the alleged illegal detention of respondents No. 3 and 4. In pursuance of the order dated 19.06.2026, learned State counsel has filed a reply by way of an affidavit of Tejinder Pal Singh Brar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Guruharsahai, District Ferozepur, on behalf of respondents No. 1 and 3, which is taken on record. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has instructions to withdraw the present petition. It is indeed surprising that serious allegations, as duly noticed in the order dated 03.06.2026, have been levelled in the present petition. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6646-2026 Date of Decision:- 03.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Rajat Dogra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to secure the release of the detenue, namely Parkash Kaur, wife of Karnail Singh (the present petitioner), from the alleged illegal detention of er dated 19.06.2026, learned State counsel has filed a reply by way of an affidavit of Tejinder Pal Singh Brar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Guruharsahai, District Ferozepur, on behalf of respondents No. 1 and 3, which is taken on record. ned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has instructions to withdraw the present petition. It is indeed surprising that serious allegations, as duly noticed in the order dated 03.06.2026, have been levelled in the present petition. 03.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents The present petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to secure the release of the detenue, namely Parkash Kaur, wife of Karnail Singh (the present petitioner), from the alleged illegal detention of er dated 19.06.2026, learned State counsel has filed a reply by way of an affidavit of Tejinder Pal Singh Brar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Guruharsahai, District Ferozepur, on ned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has It is indeed surprising that serious allegations, as duly noticed in the order dated 03.06.2026, have been levelled in the present petition. MANJU 2026.07.08 14:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6646 However, when to withdraw the petition, which process of law. 5. the petitioner has instructed him detenue has already been released, as is evident from the report of the Warrant Officer. However, the reply filed by the State reveals the criminal antecedents of the petitioner and his son, who are stated to be invo multiple criminal cases. 6. the petitioner, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case. 7. cautious while invoking the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Court and shall refrain from abusing the process of law. July 03, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 6646-2026 However, when the Court proceeded with the matter, the petitioner sought to withdraw the petition, which prima facie process of law. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner clarifies that the petitioner has instructed him to withdraw the present petition as the detenue has already been released, as is evident from the report of the Warrant Officer. However, the reply filed by the State reveals the criminal antecedents of the petitioner and his son, who are stated to be invo multiple criminal cases. De hors the above, only at the request of learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case. It is apposite to mention that cautious while invoking the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Court and shall refrain from abusing the process of law. July 03, 2026 ether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No the Court proceeded with the matter, the petitioner sought prima facie reflects an attempt to abuse the At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner clarifies that to withdraw the present petition as the detenue has already been released, as is evident from the report of the Warrant Officer. However, the reply filed by the State reveals the criminal antecedents of the petitioner and his son, who are stated to be involved in at the request of learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case. that the petitioner shall remain cautious while invoking the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Court and shall refrain from abusing the process of law. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE the Court proceeded with the matter, the petitioner sought reflects an attempt to abuse the At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner clarifies that to withdraw the present petition as the detenue has already been released, as is evident from the report of the Warrant Officer. However, the reply filed by the State reveals the criminal lved in at the request of learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn, without the petitioner shall remain cautious while invoking the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Court and MANJU 2026.07.08 14:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document