CRWP- 4158-202 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (163) MANISHA AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Davinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, S **** MANISHA BATRA, 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respon dated 08.04.2026 (Annexure P 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on (Annexure P-5) their 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 petitioners woul issued to respondent No.2 decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary action thereon. 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MANISHA AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Davinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 7 and to take action on their representation dated 08.04.2026 (Annexure P-5). At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 5) before the Senior Superintendent of P their 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 petitioners would be satisfied if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of P decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP- 4158-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 09.04.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Davinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioners DAG, Punjab The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at dents No.4 to 7 and to take action on their representation At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners have recently filed a representation on 08.04.2026 before the Senior Superintendent of Police, SBS Nagar raising their 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 d be satisfied if appropriate directions are Senior Superintendent of Police, SBS Nagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary Date of decision : 09.04.2026 The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at dents No.4 to 7 and to take action on their representation At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioners has 08.04.2026 lice, SBS Nagar raising their 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 d be satisfied if appropriate directions are lice, SBS Nagar to decide the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioners and take necessary AMIT SHARMA 2026.04.09 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP- 4158-202 3. Notice 4. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, S on behalf of the respondents due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook 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 period of 15 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 t and liberty. 09.04.2026 Amit Sharma 2026 (O&M) (2) Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab on behalf of the respondents-State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the course of the day. 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 08.04.2026 (Annexure P- period of 15 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 t (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No DAG, Punjab has advance notice State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the 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 -5) of the petitioners within a period of 15 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 (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No has advance notice State and submits that the needful will be done in due course. Let a complete set of the paperbook be supplied to her during the 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 of the petitioners within a period of 15 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 o protect their life AMIT SHARMA 2026.04.09 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.