CRWP-6459-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH __ CRWP-6459-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 10.07.2026 Rashpal Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Anmol Jeevan S. Gill, Advocate for the petitioner. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioner and his family members, who are allegedly facing threats at the hands of the accused persons. A further direction has been sought to ensure a fair, impartial and expeditious investigation in FIR No.55 dated 06.03.2026 registered under Sections 329(3), 62, 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act at Police Station Jandiala, District Amritsar, and also to consider and decide the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2026. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that although the aforementioned FIR has been registered regarding the attempt by the accused persons to forcibly grab the petitioner's land and extend threats to his life, no effective action has been taken by the police. It is submitted that the accused persons continue to intimidate the petitioner and his family members and that MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.10 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6459-2026 (O&M) -2- despite a representation dated 19.05.2026 having been submitted to the Director General of Police, Punjab, no action has been taken thereon. It is, thus, prayed that directions be issued to provide adequate protection to the petitioner and his family members and to ensure a fair and effective investigation in the aforesaid FIR. 3. Reply has been filed by the respondent-State. On the strength of the same, learned State counsel submitted that the representation dated 19.05.2026, moved by the petitioner, has already been considered and disposed of by the competent authority. It is further submitted that the allegations regarding unfair and biased investigation are wholly baseless as the investigation is being conducted fairly and in accordance with law. Moreso, an FIR bearing No.20 dated 23.01.2026, under Sections 329(3) and 62 of BNS has also been registered against the petitioner at the instance of the opposite party and the petitioner is yet to be arrested in the said case. Still, adequate measures have been taken for protection of the life and liberty of the petitioner as well as his family members. Hence, it is urged that the petition is liable to be dismissed. 4. This Court has heard the rival submissions. 5. It is not in dispute that aforementioned FIR No.55 dated 06.03.2026 stands registered on the complaint of the petitioner and the investigation therein is stated to be in progress. The reply filed on behalf of the respondent-State reveals that the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2026 has already been considered and disposed of by the competent authority. In view of the stand taken by the respondent-State and the assurance extended by the learned State counsel that appropriate steps shall be taken to MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.10 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6459-2026 (O&M) -3- ensure the safety of the petitioner and his family members in the event of any genuine threat being reported, no further directions are called for by this Court. Needless to observe, the investigating agency shall proceed with the investigation strictly in accordance with law. In case the petitioner perceives any imminent threat to his life or liberty, he shall be at liberty to approach the competent police authorities, who shall assess the threat perception and take appropriate action in accordance with law. With these observations, the present petition is disposed of. 10.07.2026 (MANISHA BATRA) Waseem R. Ansari Waseem R. Ansari Waseem R. Ansari Waseem R. Ansari JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.10 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document