` 176 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Court on its own motion State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. 1. This Court had taken the basis of a news a span of 48 hours, at Ludhiana. 2. The Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, has filed a status report, as per which, eight have been handed over to their family. About two girls, efforts are being made to trace them out. The Officers of the Police Department are also present, who state that all efforts would be made to ensure that the two remaining g traced. 3. In view of the assurance extended to the Court that all attempts would be taken to trace out the remaining two girls, we do not deem it necessary to keep this matter pending any further. 4. Accordingly, the writ petition stan 5. All pending mis 23.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? 2. Whether reportable? IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL Date of Decision: Court on its own motion …Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab and others …Respondent HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Sr. DAG, Punjab. *** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) This Court had taken suo motu cognizance in the present the basis of a newspaper report, as per which, nine girls had gone missing within a span of 48 hours, at Ludhiana. The Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, has filed a status report, as eight out of in fact 10 girls, have already bee have been handed over to their family. About two girls, efforts are being made to trace them out. The Officers of the Police Department are also present, who state that all efforts would be made to ensure that the two remaining g In view of the assurance extended to the Court that all attempts would be taken to trace out the remaining two girls, we do not deem it necessary to keep this matter pending any further. Accordingly, the writ petition stan All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? 2. Whether reportable? IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH PIL-169-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 23.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Sr. DAG, Punjab. (Oral) cognizance in the present petition on paper report, as per which, nine girls had gone missing within The Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, has filed a status report, as out of in fact 10 girls, have already been traced and their custody have been handed over to their family. About two girls, efforts are being made to trace them out. The Officers of the Police Department are also present, who state that all efforts would be made to ensure that the two remaining girls are also In view of the assurance extended to the Court that all attempts would be taken to trace out the remaining two girls, we do not deem it necessary Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. c. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No petition on paper report, as per which, nine girls had gone missing within The Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, has filed a status report, as n traced and their custody have been handed over to their family. About two girls, efforts are being made to trace them out. The Officers of the Police Department are also present, who state irls are also In view of the assurance extended to the Court that all attempts would be taken to trace out the remaining two girls, we do not deem it necessary RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.24 10:26 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-PIL-169-2026 (O&M) [2] RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.24 10:26 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.