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CRWP-8280-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (158 )
MONIKA AND ANR STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA
Present: Mr. Davinder Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners
Mr. Apoorv Garg, A **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL)
1. The present petition has been 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 to take action on their representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P
2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 10.07.2026 before the Superintendent of Police, Yamunanagar (Annexure P-5) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued 2026 (O&M)
(1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CRWP
Date of decision : 14.07.2026 MONIKA AND ANR
Versus HARYANA AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Davinder Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Apoorv Garg, Addl. AG, Haryana **** 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 and 5 and to take action on representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 10.07.2026 before the Superintendent of Police, Yamunanagar (Annexure 5) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CRWP-8280-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 14.07.2026 ... Petitioners
...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr.
Davinder Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners AG, Haryana 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 to take action on representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-5). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 10.07.2026 before the Superintendent of Police, Yamunanagar (Annexure 5) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken thereon. He further submitted that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if to respondent No.2- Superintendent of AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-8280-2026
Police, Yamunanagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Apoorv Garg, Addl. AG, Haryana, has behalf of the respondents due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to him during the course of the day. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners, 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 10.07.2026 (Annexure P within a period of 15 day 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.
14.07.2026 Amit Sharma
2026 (O&M)
(2) Police, Yamunanagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. Notice of motion. r. Apoorv Garg, Addl. AG, Haryana, has 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 him during the course of the day. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners, 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 10.07.2026 (Annexure P 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.
(MANISHA BATRA)
Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No
Police, Yamunanagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the r. Apoorv Garg, Addl. AG, Haryana, has advance notice on State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to him during 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 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners s 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 (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.