IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 137 CRWP-2333-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 12.03.2026 HARISH JAIN AND OTHERS ... Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present : Mr. Manmeet Singh Rana, Advocate, for the petitioners. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondent Nos.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 and 5. 2. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to decide their representation dated 24.02.2026 (Annexure P1). 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and has no objection to the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation dated 24.02.2026 (Annexure P-1) and if any threat perception is found, to take appropriate action in accordance with law. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 12.03.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.03.12 18:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document