COCP-3168-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 114 COCP-3168-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 14.07.2026 Neha Gill and others ..… Petitioners Versus Sh. Gaurav Toora, IPS ..… Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present: Mr. Joginder Pal Ratra, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Nirmaljit Singh Diwana, Sr. DAG, Punjab ***** HARSH BUNGER J. (ORAL) 1. Present contempt petition has been filed alleging non- compliance of order dated 12.06.2026 (Annexure P-1) passed by this Court in CRWP-7023-2026, wherein the following directions were issued: - “5. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-The Senior Superintendent of Police, District Kapurthala to decide the representation dated 27.05.2026 (Annexure P-1) filed by petitioner No.1, within a period of two weeks from today. 6. Disposed of in the aforesaid terms.” 2. Today, learned State counsel has appeared and handed over a photocopy of the General Diary Report dated 13.07.2026 indicating that a Kalandra under Sections 126/169 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 has been prepared by initiating restraint action against the accused party. A photocopy thereof has been supplied in Court today, which DINESH 2026.07.17 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-3168-2026 (O&M) -2- is taken on record, subject to all just exceptions. Copy thereof has been handed over to learned counsel for the petitioners. 3. On the other hand, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no concrete action has been taken against the accused and the proceedings initiated under Sections 126/169 of BNSS, 2023 is only an eyewash. 4. I have considered the aforesaid statement made by learned counsel for the petitioners. However suffice it to say that in case the concerned police authorities, upon consideration of the matter, have arrived at the conclusion that the proceedings under Section 126/169 of BNSS, 2023 are made out against the accused and appropriate proceedings have accordingly been initiated, in that eventuality, if the petitioners remain dissatisfied with the action taken by the local police, they have an equally efficacious remedy available to them under Section 210 read with Section 223 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 to approach the Illaqa Magistrate by filing a private complaint (Section 190 and Section 200 Cr.P.C. ). 5. In view of the above, no further order is required to be passed in the present contempt petition and the same is dismissed. However, leaving it open to the petitioners to avail their remedy before the Court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with law (if so advised) 6. All pending application(s), if any, shall also stand closed. 14.07.2026 (HARSH BUNGER) dinesh JUDGE 1. Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable : Yes/No DINESH 2026.07.17 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document