Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRWP/8546/2026 of SUMRINDER SINGH SIRA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. on 20 July 2026
(O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 119 CRWP-8546-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.07.2026 SUMRINDER SINGH SIRA PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Deepanshu Meena, Advocate and
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
Date of decision: 20.07.2026
SUMRINDER SINGH SIRA
PETITIONER
VERSUS
STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS
RESPONDENTS
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
Present:
Mr. Deepanshu Meena, Advocate and
Ms. R.K. Grewal, Advocate (through video conferencing)
for the petitioner.
Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG Punjab.
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Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (ORAL)
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1. Apprehending danger to their life and liberty, the petitioner has filed the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India with a prayer to direct official respondents to protect their life and liberty.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on 07.07.2026, when petitioner was going towards private hospital in Rara Sahib, Karamsar two young persons were driving a Kinetic scooter at high speed, in negligent manner. The pillion rider fired two shots in the air with his pistol. Thereafter, the gangsters came in front of petitioner’s car and fired third shot. When petitioner reached home, he received a video call through Facebook Messenger application from an unknown number demanding ransom of ₹50,00,000/-, extending threats to eliminate the petitioner and his family members. The matter was reported to the police and FIR No.165 dated 08.07.2026 under Section 125 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (B.N.S.), 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 was registered in Police Station, City Khanna, however, till date neither the gangsters were arrested nor the matter HARPREET SINGH CHAUHAN 2026.07.21 17:22 I agree to specified portions of this document was being investigated fairly. The incident was recorded in the dash cam, which respondents No.6 and 7 erased.
3. Notice of motion.
4. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. He submits that petitioner’s representation had been received on 08.07.2026 and the matter was still under consideration. He further submits that the person who made the ransom call had been arrested on 13.07.2026 and investigation was being conducted expeditiously.
5. Keeping in view the prayer made by petitioner, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3-Senior Superintendent of Police, Khanna, District Ludhiana to decide the aforesaid representation dated 08.07.2026 (Annexure P-6) submitted by petitioner within a period of 15 days. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners.
6. Considering that an FIR stands registered regarding the firing incident, petitioner shall be provided interim security during pendency of the representation.
7. Petition stands disposed of.
(SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL)
JUDGE 20.07.2026 HS.CHAUHAN Whether Speaking/Reasoned :
Yes/No Whether Reportable :
Yes/No
HARPREET SINGH CHAUHAN 2026.07.21 17:22 I agree to specified portions of this document