CRWP-8795-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 112 CRWP-8795-2026 Date of decision: 23.07.2026 MANPREET KAUR AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Inderpal Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to the respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents No. 4 to 6 and take action on their representation dated 17.07.2026 (Annexure P-5). 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 17.07.2026 before the Commissioner of Police, Patiala, District Patiala 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-Commissioner of Police, Patiala, District Patiala to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners PRIYANKA 2026.07.23 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8795-2026 -2- and take necessary action thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab who is present in Court, has accepted the notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paper-book be supplied to 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 17.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners within a period of fifteen 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] JUDGE 23.07.2026 pry 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PRIYANKA 2026.07.23 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document