CRWP-8512-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (111) RAJNI AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Rakesh Karantar, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty o petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. representation dated 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a repres 15.07.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, (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 th satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of decision : RAJNI AND ANOTHER Versus OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Rakesh Karantar, Advocate for the petitioners 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 respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty o petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 7 representation dated 15.07.2026 (Annexure P-5 At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a repres .2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, ) 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-8512-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 17.07.2026 ... Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Rakesh Karantar, Advocate for the petitioners 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 respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the 4 to 7 and to take action on their 5). 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, SBS Nagar ) raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been considered and no action has been taken at at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2-Senior AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.17 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-8512-2026 Superintendent of Police, filed by the petitioners and take ne 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. notice on behalf of the respondents be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied t her during the course of the day. 5. 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 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 pro in order to protect their life and liberty. 17.07.2026 Amit Sharma 2026 (O&M) (2) Superintendent of Police, SBS Nagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab, has advance 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 t 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 said representation dated 15.07.2026 (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 to decide the aforesaid representation cessary action thereon. uchika 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 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 .2026 (Annexure P-5) 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 vide them adequate security (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.17 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.