The High Court may issue a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution to direct police authorities to process a pending representation and conclude necessary enquiries within a specified timeframe.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the third respondent to take appropriate action on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that the enquiry is pending.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed against the fourth respondent, notice to him is dispensed with.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the third respondent police is directed to issue notices to both the petitioner and the fourth respondent under Section 64 of the BNSS, conduct an enquiry, and conclude the same within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. Upon conclusion of the enquiry, if it is found necessary that the petitioner be provided with adequate protection, the third respondent police shall afford appropriate police protection to the petitioner, subject to payment of the requisite charges, in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.139, Home (Pol-VIII)

Department, dated 04.03.2019.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of.