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2026 DAILYLAW 33959 (PNJ)

RAVINDER SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

CRM-M/41149/2026 · 2026-07-28

Sumeet Goel

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CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----41149 41149 41149 41149 134 134 134 134 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Ravinder Singh State of Punjab Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present Present Present Present: SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL 2. would be satisfied, Police, Mohali dated 05.07.2026 3. Thind, AAG Punjab 41149 41149 41149 41149----2026 2026 2026 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----41149 41149 41149 41149----2026 2026 2026 2026 Ravinder Singh versus Punjab and others Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: July 28 July 28 July 28 July 28, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: July 28 July 28 July 28 July 28, , , , 2026 2026 2026 2026 HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Prateek Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) The substantive prayer made in the petition in hand ““““a) Issue a direction to the official Respondents to transfer the investigation of FIR No.191 dated 06.05.2026 (Annexure P registered under Sections 329, 62, 105 and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [Sections 441, 511, 304 and Station Sadar, Kharar, District S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), to an independent senior police officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police/Superintendent of Police or to any other competent investigating agency, so as to en independent and effective investigation; and b) Issue a direction to the official Respondents not to subject the said FIR to repeated or successive enquiries, particularly in view of the law laid down by this Hon'ble Court in CRM Jaswinder Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors., wherein it has been held that multiple enquiries not only cause injustice to the complainant but also become a source of abuse, harassment and delay in the conclusion of criminal investigation and trial;”””” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that would be satisfied, in case a direction is issued to Police, Mohali to consider and take a conscious decision on dated 05.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) made by the petitioner. On the other hand, on the asking of the Court Thind, AAG Punjab causes appearance on behalf of respondents No.1 to 1111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH 2026 2026 2026 2026 .... Petitioner ....Respondents HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Advocate for the petitioner. The substantive prayer made in the petition in hand reads thus: a) Issue a direction to the official Respondents to transfer the investigation of FIR No.191 dated 06.05.2026 (Annexure P-2), registered under Sections 329, 62, 105 and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [Sections 441, 511, 304 and 379 IPC], at Police Station Sadar, Kharar, District S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), to an independent senior police officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police/Superintendent of Police or to any other competent investigating agency, so as to ensure a fair, impartial, independent and effective investigation; and b) Issue a direction to the official Respondents not to subject the said FIR to repeated or successive enquiries, particularly in view of the law laid down by this Hon'ble Court in CRM-M-18244-2008, Jaswinder Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors., wherein it has been held that multiple enquiries not only cause injustice to the complainant but also become a source of abuse, harassment and delay in the conclusion Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner a direction is issued to Senior Superintendent of to consider and take a conscious decision on the representation made by the petitioner. the asking of the Court, Mr. Adhiraj Singh behalf of respondents No.1 to 6 and MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.28 16:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----41149 41149 41149 41149----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 submits that grievance of the petitioner will be looked into by Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali and who shall take decision, either way, on the representation dated 05.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioner, accordance with law. 4. Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek reply by any of the respondents as no further proceedings and/or pleadings are required. 5. Without commenting on the merits of the case, the petition in hand is disposed of disposed of disposed of disposed of with a direction to Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali to consider representation dated 05.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioner and take a ratiocinated decision thereupon, in accordance with law, within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt/ production of certified copy of this order and the same be communicated to the petitioner within 02 weeks thereafter. 6. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July 28 July 28 July 28 July 28, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.28 16:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment