CRWP-4521 IN THE HIGH (110) LACHMI DEVI AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OT CORAM: Present: MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. 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 their representation dated 2. submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 13.04.2026 before the 4) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2 of Police, Patiala petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 4521-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH LACHMI DEVI AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Ms. Silvi Katoch, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, 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 their representation dated 13.04.2026 (Annexure P At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, 4) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2 Patiala to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4521-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 22.04.2026 ... Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab 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 and 5 and also to take action on .2026 (Annexure P-4). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on Superintendent of Police, Patiala (Annexure P- 4) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. She further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. (O&M) 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 to take action on At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on - 4) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same e satisfied if Senior Superintendent to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the AMIT SHARMA 2026.04.23 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-4521 3. 4. notice on behalf of the respondents be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the course of the day. 5. 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 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 protec 22.04.2026 Amit Sharma 4521-2026 (O&M) (2) Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab 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 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 13.04.2026 (Annexure 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. Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable:- Yes/No Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab, has advance State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to ew 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 2026 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioners 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 (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Yes/No , has advance State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to ew 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 4) of the petitioners 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 AMIT SHARMA 2026.04.23 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.