Bachan Kaur v. UOI & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought protection from threats by third parties. The Court held that while non-constitution of an FIR is for the Magistrate, the High Court directed it to assess the threat and provide protection.
What did the court decide?
Directing the SHO to assess the threat and provide protection to the petitioner and family members.
What the court decided
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- IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
- W.P.(CRL) 110/2017 BACHAN KAUR
| ..... Petitioner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Through: | Mr. Braham Singh, | Mr. Robi T | |
| Vidhudi, Mr. N.S. Ms.Manju, Advocates. |
Vidhudi & |
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| versus | |||
| UOI & ORS. | .. | ... Respondents | |
| Through: | Mr. Santosh Prasad C Pleader for respondent Mr. Rajat Katyal, APP Vohra, ASC for the Sta |
haursiya, Govt. No.1. for Ms.Kamna te. |
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIPIN SANGHI
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O R D E R 12.01.2017
Issue notice. Mr. Katyal accepts notice on behalf of the State.
The petitioner has preferred the present writ petition primarily to seek a direction to the respondent to grant protection to her and her family members from one Neelam Kaur, Sita Ram and her sons.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondent State must provide personal protection following credible threats.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
BACHAN KAUR
- respondent
UOI & ORS
Coram
VIPIN SANGHI
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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