IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CRM-M-40020-2026 Date of decision : 22.07.2026 KIRANJEET KAUR ...... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present : Mr. Harpreet Singh Multani, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. ***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for directions to the respondent No.3 to transfer the investigation in FIR No.80 dated 09.05.2026, under Sections 109, 351(2), 3(5) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 & 27 of Arms Act, Police Station Dirba, District Sangrur. 2. The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed representation 18.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) before the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.22 21:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40020-2026 2 respondent No.2 to decide the above-mentioned representation within the stipulated time. 3. Notice of motion 4. Since advance notice has already been served upon the State, Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 6-State. Hence, the service of notice upon the State is hereby dispensed with. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a direction for deciding the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-5) be given to the respondent No.2, and that the instant petition be disposed of accordingly. 6. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2-the Director General of Police or, on assignment by him, by any other police officer not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police to decide the representation of the petitioner (Annexures P-5), by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.2 shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own level. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 22.07.2026 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.22 21:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document