IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 124 CRM-M-38312-2026 Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 GURPIAN SINGH AND ANR ...Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI **** Present: Mr. Neeraj Jain, Advocate (through V.C.) for the petitioners. RAMESH KUMARI , J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a criminal writ in the nature of mandamus for directing respondents No.2 and 3 for protecting the life and liberty of the petitioners and her family members at the hands of respondents No.4 to 7 and to take action against them as per representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-2). 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 Senior Superintendent of Police, Mansa, District Mansa (Annexure P-2) 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- Senior Superintendent of Police, Mansa, District Mansa to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner and take necessary action thereon. NISHA 2026.07.17 17.11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-38312-2026 -2- 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Siddharth Attri, learned AAG, 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 him during the course of the day. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner, respondent No.2 is directed to decide the aforesaid representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioners within a period of four weeks from today, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. 6. It is clarified that, in case the petitioner is found guilty of committing any act/offence, the police shall be at liberty to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law. (RAMESH KUMARI) JUDGE July 16, 2026 Nisha-1 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No NISHA 2026.07.17 17.11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document