IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CRWP-8907-2026 Date of decision : 27.07.2026 NAVJOT SINGH ...... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS ...... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present : Ms. Divya Gulati, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. J.S. Thind, DAG, Punjab. ***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to set aside the impugned speaking order dated 23.04.2026 and direct the respondents to provide adequate security/gunmen to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner from the hands of unknown persons. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Since advance notice has already been served upon the State, Mr. J.S. Thind, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents-State. Hence, the service of notice upon the State is hereby dispensed with. VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.28 11:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8907-2026 2 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that although the earlier representation has been decided by the concerned authority, but the above-said authority has failed to assess the threat perception to the petitioner and the petitioner is still receiving threats perceptions.

5. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and in the interest of justice, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.4-The Commissioner of Police, Amritsar City to treat the present petition as a representation of the petitioner and take fresh decision on the same by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of the petition. The respondent No.4 shall be at liberty to make fresh independent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take fresh independent decision at his own level. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 27.07.2026 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.28 11:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CRWP-8907-2026 Date of decision : 27.07.2026 NAVJOT SINGH ...... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS ...... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present : Ms. Divya Gulati, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. J.S. Thind, DAG, Punjab. ***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to set aside the impugned speaking order dated 23.04.2026 and direct the respondents to provide adequate security/gunmen to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner from the hands of unknown persons. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Since advance notice has already been served upon the State, Mr. J.S. Thind, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents-State. Hence, the service of notice upon the State is hereby dispensed with. VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.28 11:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8907-2026 2 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that although the earlier representation has been decided by the concerned authority, but the above-said authority has failed to assess the threat perception to the petitioner and the petitioner is still receiving threats perceptions.

5. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and in the interest of justice, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.4-The Commissioner of Police, Amritsar City to treat the present petition as a representation of the petitioner and take fresh decision on the same by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned, by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of the petition. The respondent No.4 shall be at liberty to make fresh independent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take fresh independent decision at his own level. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 27.07.2026 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.28 11:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document