This order dismisses a writ petition filed by a senior citizen seeking relief for alleged harassment and maintenance issues. The court held that no remedy is available in the writ, directing the petitioner to proceed under specific maintenance and welfare statutes instead.
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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP No.21685 of 2014 Date of Decision.27.10.2014
Gurcharan Singh
......Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others
......Respondents
Present: Mr. P.S. Khurana, Advocate for the petitioner.
CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K. KANNAN
K. KANNAN J. (ORAL)
The writ petition is dismissed.
(K. KANNAN) JUDGE
October 27, 2014 Pankaj*
PANKAJ KUMAR 2014.10.30 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner has a remedy through a writ petition for alleged harassment regarding maintenance rights.
Whether the petitioner can approach the police or Section 200 Cr.P.C. for alleged criminal offences.
Gurcharan Singh
State of Punjab
K. Kannan
As recorded by the court registry
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