IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 133 CRM-M-23026-2026 Decided on : 15.07.2026 Manpreet Kaur . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab and others . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: None for the petitioner(s). Mr. Manjinder S. Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 (corresponding Section 482 Cr.P.C.) to issue direction to official respondents to strictly comply with the mandatory provisions of Section 173 of BNSS, 2023 (corresponding Section 171E of IPC) and proceed to register a formal FIR based on the joint Complaint No. 1149/R/ADGP/PGD dated 30.09.2025 (Annexure P-1) submitted by the petitioner. Besides, prayer has also been made for conducting a time-bound investigation by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by an officer not below the rank of Director Inspector General of Police (DIG). 2. There was no representation on behalf of the petitioner on the previous date of hearing, i.e., 27.04.2026. In the interest of justice, case was adjourned to 15.07.2026. 3. Even today also, none has appeared on behalf of the petitioner. 4. Dismissed for want of prosecution. Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 15, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.07.16 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document