CRWP-8349-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 115 CRWP-8349-2026 Date of decision:16.07.2026 HARINDER PAL SINGH ... Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Neeraj Januha, Advocate for the petitioner. ... 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 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner and take action on representation dated 10.04.2026 (Annexure P-2). 2.                Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that he would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.4 to decide or take necessary action on the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner. 3.                Notice of motion. 4.               Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG Punjab, who is present in Court, has accepted the 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. 5.                In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to respondent No. 4 to decide the PRIYANKA 2026.07.17 09:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8349-2026 2 aforesaid  representations dated 10.04.2026 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner within a period of 15 days from today, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. (MANISHA BATRA) 16.07.2026 JUDGE pry Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No PRIYANKA 2026.07.17 09:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document