Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh
Order Date: 06 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner Suresh Kumar filed petition CRM‑M‑35427‑2026 under Section 528 Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking (i) direction to official respondents (State officials No.2 and 3) to act on a representation dated 09‑04‑2026 marked to the Economic Wing Cell (complaint No.246 dated 18‑06‑2026) and (ii) protection of his and his family’s life and liberty from private respondents.
- Kumar alleged he purchased M/s Bajrang Screening Plant for Rs.85 lacs and began operations on 29‑09‑2025; the vendor failed to start the MDL, causing losses. While Kumar was incarcerated, private respondents allegedly entered the plant, removed the manager, threatened him, and seized material and goods. The matter was reported to police but no action was taken.
- Kumar filed a complaint under Section 175(3) BNS before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Panchkula, seeking FIR registration; the case was adjourned. He also submitted a representation to the DCP, Panchkula, which was marked to the Economic Cell.
- Official respondents, represented by Ms. Kanica Sachdeva (DAG, Haryana), accepted notice. ASI Rakesh Kumar testified that the representation (Annexure P4) was received on 09‑04‑2026, investigated, and no threat to Kumar’s life was perceived; the matter was treated as civil and closed.
- The police examination of Annexure P4 found no allegation of threats by private respondents; the pending FIR application remains before the Panchkula court.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that, given the police’s finding of no threat perception and the civil nature of the matter, no directions could be issued under its inherent jurisdiction. All applications, including the petition, were disposed of without further order.
Topics: Legal Protection, Court Dismissal