CRWP No.10695 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117 CRWP No.10695 of 2026 Date of decision: 03.09.2026 Manveer Kaur and another ... Petitioners Vs. State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Jasbir Singh, Advocate, Mr. Prakash Mehla, Advocate and Mr. R.K. Poonia, Advocate, for the petitioners. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab, for the respondent-State. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 8. 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 31.08.2026 before the Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar District Jalandhar and Station House Officer, P.S. Shahkot, District Jalandhar raising their grievances as mentioned in the present petition but the same has not yet been MANJU 2026.09.03 14:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order /judgment Chandigarh CRWP No.10695 of 2026 -2- 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, Jalandhar District Jalandhar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners 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 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 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 31.08.2026 (Annexure P-6) 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 03.09.2026 manju 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No MANJU 2026.09.03 14:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order /judgment Chandigarh