In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh 123 CRWP-2727-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 12.03.2026 Hemant Joshi and another … Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present:- Mr. Tushar Wadhwa, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** SUBHAS MEHLA , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction for directing the officials respondents to ensure the protection of the life and personal liberty of petitioners and their family members. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, as per Annexures P-4 and P-5, a notice was served upon the petitioner without following the proper provisions of law. It is further submitted that the petitioners have submitted a representation dated 21.01.2026 (Annexure P- 10); however, no action has been taken on the same so far. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Adesh Pal Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepted notice on behalf of repsondent-State and submitted that there is a family dispute between the parties. GEETA RANI 2026.03.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh CRWP-2727-2026 (O&M) ( 2 ) 5. Heard. 6. Keeping in view the contentions raised by learned counsel for the parties, it appears that there is a family dispute between the parties regarding a property. As per the complaint filed and the inquiry conducted by the police, the petitioners were called to join the investigation. In these circumstances, this Court finds no ground to issue any direction. However, the petitioners are at liberty to exhaust such legal remedies as may be available to them for redressal of their grievances in accordance with law. 7. In view of the above, the present petition stands disposed of. ( SUBHAS MEHLA ) 12.03.2026 JUDGE Geeta Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No GEETA RANI 2026.03.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh