CRM-M-39906-2026 1 122 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-39906-2026 Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 SUNITA .....PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Surinder Singh Walia, Advocate for the petitioner. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS read as Section 482 Cr.P.C seeking exercise of inherent jurisdiction of this Court for issuance of appropriate directions to respondent Nos. 1 to 3 for ensuring a fair, free and independent investigation in FIR No. 157 dated 20.05.2026 under Sections 127(6) and 3(5) of BNSS (erstwshile Sections 346 and 34 of IPC respectively) registered at Police Station Sahnewal, District Ludhiana. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner submitted a complaint to respondent No.2 against respondents No.4 to 8, alleging illegal detention of her eight-year-old daughter. He further submits that, despite registration of the FIR, no effective action has been taken by the police authorities against the accused persons. It is, thus, prayed that the present petition be treated as a representation. Learned counsel for the RENU RAWAT 2026.07.28 16.32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-39906-2026 2 petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, is directed to look into the representation of the petitioner and take appropriate action, in accordance with law, at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents No. 1 to 3. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr.P.S.Pandher, Asst. A.G.Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited prayer made by the petitioner, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana to consider and decide the representation of the petitioner in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order and pass an appropriate order. (H.S.GREWAL) 22.07.2026 JUDGE seema/renu Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.28 16.32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh