Single-line disposal of a Criminal Miscellaneous petition seeking investigation under Cr.P.C. and protection of life and liberty. The State representative advised the petitioner to approach another respondent for life-threat concerns. No substantive decision was rendered in this judgment.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Criminal Misc. No. M-13568 of 2011 Date of decision : 20.07.2011
Malkit Singh
....Petitioner
V/s
State of Punjab and others
....Respondents
BEFORE : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA
Present: Mr. B.S. Sewak, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. K.D. Sachdeva, Additional Advocate General, Punjab.
RAJAN GUPTA J. (ORAL)
This is a petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking proper investigation into FIR No. 18 dated 22.02.2011 registered under Sections 307, 325, 323, 324, 395, 148 & 149 IPC and under Sections 25, 54 & 59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur. It has been further prayed that life and liberty of the petitioner may be protected as he apprehends danger to his life.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a representation (Annexure P-2) regarding threat to his life and liberty has already been moved before respondent no. 2.
Learned State counsel submits that investigation of the FIR has been completed and charge has already been framed in the case. As regards threat to life and liberty of the petitioner, learned State counsel submits that grievance of the petitioner shall be looked into by respondent No. 3 and appropriate steps shall be taken expeditiously, if circumstances so warrant.
Disposed of.
July 20, 2011 (RAJAN GUPTA) Ajay JUDGE
Malkit Singh
State of Punjab
Rajan Gupta
As recorded by the court registry
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