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2023 Supreme(P&H) 64
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Gurvinder Singh Gill, J.
Net Ram - Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana & Ors. - Respondents
Criminal Writ Petition No. 592 of 2023 (O&M)
Decided On : 20-01-2023
Khalid Tauru, Advocate
The court has the authority to direct law enforcement to address genuine threats to an individual's life and liberty.
Headnote:
Direction - Threat Perception - The court directed the 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 limited direction to the Superintendent of Police to examine the alleged threat perception of the petitioner and take necessary steps if a genuine threat is found.
Finding of the Court:
The court did not comment on the merits of the case but directed the Superintendent of Police to take necessary steps if a genuine threat to the petitioner's life and liberty is found.
Issues:
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was based on the need to address any genuine threat to the petitioner's life and liberty, without commenting on the merits of the case.
Final Decision: The petition was disposed of with a limited direction to the Superintendent of Police to examine the alleged threat perception of the petitioner 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 off with a limited direction to the effect that respondent No.3-Superintendent of Police, District Nuh (Mewat), shall get the representation dated 26.12.2022 (Annexure P-9) examined qua the alleged threat perception of the petitioner expeditiously. 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.
2. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 26.12.2022 (Annexure P-9) be sent to respondent No.3-Superintendent of Police, District Nuh (Mewat), for necessary compliance.
