CRWP-8951-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 116 CRWP-8951-2026 Date of decision: 28.07.2026 RAJINDER KUMAR SHARMA ...PETITIONER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Raghav Soni, Advocate for the petitioners. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos. 2 and 3 to ensure the protection to the life and liberty of the petitioners and their family members and take action on their representation dated 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-1). 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has recently filed a representation on 06.07.2026 before the Commissioner of Police, Amritsar raising his 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 petitioner would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No. 2-Commissioner of Police, Amritsar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner and take necessary action PRIYANKA 2026.07.28 18:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8951-2026 -2- thereon. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab who is present in Court, has accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents-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 petitioner, 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 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-1) of the petitioner 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 petitioner, the official respondents would provide him adequate security in order to protect their life and liberty. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 28.07.2026 pry 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PRIYANKA 2026.07.28 18:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document