MAGHAR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

CRM-M-26094-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26094-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 13.05.2026 Maghar Singh …….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE Present: Ms. Arzoo Modi, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Senior DAG, Punjab, (Through V.C.) **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner heard on the ques- tion of admission, so also for final disposal. 2. The first prayer for restraining respondent Nos. 3 and 4 not to proceed with the inquiry initiated on behest of private respondents is heard to be dismissed in limine. 3. So far as the prayer for seeking protection of life and liberty is concerned, which is apprehended to be in danger, the petitioner has already made an application dated 18.04.2026 (Annexure P-12) to the Director General of Police, Punjab, who is not the competent authority. 4. The petitioner is directed to make a fresh application before the competent authority, which if, made with- in a period of 15 days, shall be decided by passing a speaking AJAY PRASHER 2026.05.14 10:44 I attest to the accuracy and