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Hardip Singh v. State of Punjab and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC1 Aug 2023CRWP/896/2023

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What is this about?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana issued an order for the petitioner to submit a representation to the Senior Superintendent of Police for protection within two weeks. The court directed that such representation must be decided within two months by a reasoned order. The order preserves liberty to file a fresh petition if necessary.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner directed to file representation with SSP/CP for protection within two weeks; decision to be made within two months by reasoned order.

Hardip Singh Vs State of Punja… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Punjab & Haryana HC (2023)

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CRWP No. 896-2023

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2023:PHHC:098316

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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211 CRWP No. 896 of 2023 Date of Decision: 01.08.2023

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Hardip Singh ...Petitioner

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Versus

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State of Punjab and others …Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA

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Present: Mr. S.S. Rangi, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Mr. Karunesh Kaushal, AAG, Punjab.

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Ms. Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon, Advocate for

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Mr. Ranjit Singh Kalra, Advocate for respondents No. 5, 6, 8 to 11 and 14

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to 17.

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ANOOP CHITKARA, J.

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The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus directing respondent No. 2 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner along with his family members at the hands of respondent No. 4 and his accomplices.

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Counsel for the petitioner submits that he does not press the protection at this stage. However, he further submits that the petitioner be permitted to file a fresh representation and the said representation be decided in a time bound manner.

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Counsel appearing for private respondents submits that there is nothing to fear from them.

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Let the petitioner represent the concerned Senior Superintendent of Police/ Commissioner of Police, within two weeks from today. If the petitioner files a representation within the above-mentioned time period of two weeks, then, the same shall be decided by the concerned Senior Superintendent of Police/ Commissioner of Police, within two months, either himself/herself or by authorizing and delegating it to any officer holding IPS cadre. It is clarified that such order must be a reasoned order, and the same be communicated to the representationists without delay.

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Liberty reserved to the petitioner to file fresh petition or to take other legal remedies in accordance with the law.

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JYOTI 2023.08.02 08:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

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CRWP No. 896-2023

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2023:PHHC:098316

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It is clarified that there is no adjudication on merits. It is further clarified that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioner is required in any cognizable case.

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There would be no need for a certified copy of this order, and any Advocate for the Petitioner and State can download this order and other relevant particulars from the official web page of this court and attest it to be a true copy. The concerned officer can also verify its authenticity and may download and use the downloaded copy for immediate use.

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Petition is allowed to the extent mentioned above . Liberty reserved to the petitioner to seek protection, in case, need arises. All pending applications, if any, stand disposed.

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(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 01.08.2023 Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether reportable: No.

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JYOTI 2023.08.02 08:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

Hardip Singh v. State of Punjab and Others

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