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2023 Supreme(P&H) 112
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Gurvinder Singh Gill, J.
Geet Deep Singh - Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab & Ors. - Respondents
Criminal Writ Petition No. 693 of 2023 (O&M)
Decided On : 24-01-2023
Dixit Raj Kapoor, Advocate
The court's decision was based on addressing the alleged threat perception of the petitioner and taking necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
Headnote:
Threat Perception - Petitioner's Representation - The court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police to examine the alleged threat perception of the petitioner and take necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
Fact of the Case:
The court disposed of the petition with a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police to examine the petitioner's representation regarding alleged threat perception and take necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
Finding of the Court:
The court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police to examine the alleged threat perception of the petitioner and take necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
Issues:
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was based on the need to address the alleged threat perception of the petitioner and take necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
Final Decision: The petition was disposed of with a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police to examine the petitioner's representation regarding alleged threat perception and take necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
JUDGMENT
Gurvinder Singh Gill, J. - Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and without commenting anything as regards the merits of the case, the instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.5-Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, District Patiala, to get the representation dated 28.12.2022 (Annexure P-18) examined qua the limited extent of the alleged threat perception of the petitioner. In case, it is found that there is genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioner, then necessary steps be taken in accordance with law, at the earliest.
2. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 28.12.2022 (Annexure P-18) be sent to respondent No.5-Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, District Patiala, for necessary compliance.
