Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRWP/8699/2026 of JATINDER SINGH Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS on 22 July 2026
HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.8699 of 2026 Date of decision: 22.07.2026 Jatinder Singh …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present :- Ms. Ravisha Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. *****
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH
CRWP No.8699 of 2026
Date of decision: 22.07.2026
Jatinder Singh
…Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others
…Respondents
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL
Present :-
Ms. Ravisha Mahajan, Advocate
for the petitioner.
*****
H.S.GREWAL, J. (Oral)
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1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No. 2 and 6 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner, who apprehends threat from private respondents No. 7 and 8. It is averred that the said respondents are threatening to falsely implicate the petitioner in a frivolous criminal case on the basis of Complaint No. 4691- PC/COP dated 19.06.2026 submitted by respondent No. 7, wherein the official respondents at the instance of respondent No.7 are trying to register an FIR on the basis of an agreement to sell.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that an earlier complaint lodged by respondent No. 7 was consigned vide report dated 19.12.2025 (Annexure P-1). It is further submitted that, on the same set of SEEMA SHARMA 2026.07.24 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
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allegations, respondent No. 7 has again filed a fresh complaint dated 19.06.2026, pursuant to which the petitioner has been summoned by the police authorities.
3. Notice of motion.
4. Mr. P.S. Pandher, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 6. Mr. Anil Chawla, Advocate, has also put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.7 and has filed his Power of Attorney in the Court which is taken on the record.
5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the case file thoroughly.
6. In view of the above, it is directed that, in the event the petitioner is required to join any inquiry or investigation pursuant to the complaint lodged by respondent No. 7 or any proceedings initiated at his instance, the petitioner shall be served with a written notice at least three days in advance, strictly in accordance with law.
7. However, the petitioner is at liberty to file representation before the Higher Authority and the same shall be decided as per law.
8. Disposed of.
(H.S.GREWAL) 22.07.2026
JUDGE seema Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No
Whether Reportable: Yes/No
SEEMA SHARMA 2026.07.24 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment