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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
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.
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.
The court has the authority to direct law enforcement to address genuine threats to an individual's life and liberty.
The court's decision was based on addressing the alleged threat perception of the petitioners and taking necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
The court has the authority to direct law enforcement agencies to examine and address alleged threats to life and property.
The court has the authority to direct law enforcement to take necessary steps to address genuine threats to life and liberty.
The court's decision was influenced by the current lack of threat perception for the petitioners, as evidenced by the statements in the status report.
The court has the authority to direct law enforcement to protect individuals if there is a genuine threat to their lives and liberty, regardless of the validity of their marriage.
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