Sarwan Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors.
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
Petition is disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India arts. 226, 227
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 s. 420
Key paragraphs
- Para 66. Petition is disposed of. (SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE
Judgment
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present: Ms. Komal Preet Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Deepak Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. … SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (Oral)
#1. By way of present writ petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, petitioner has approached this Court inter alia for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing official respondents to renew Arms Licence bearing No.DM/ASR/DUP/GRND/ 0118/71, Annexure P-1, which has expired in the year 2019.
#2. Counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner was named as an accused in case FIR bearing No.0038, dated 06.03.2021, lodged under Section 420, IPC, at Police Station Gharinda, District Amritsar. By order dated 07.11.2023, passed by this Court, Annexure P-4, FIR has been quashed on the basis of a settlement between the parties. Counsel submits PARDEEP NAUTIYAL 2024.04.09 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-7828-2024 -2- that prior to passing of the order, Annexure P-4, petitioner had applied for renewal of the Arms Licence by application dated 27.03.2023, Annexure P-3, by depositing the necessary documents as well as the applicable fee, but the respondent authorities have not dealt with the application.
#4. Issue notice to the respondents. On asking of the Court, Ms. Amrita Garg, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. She submits that she is not aware of the status of application, Annexure P-3.
#5. Having heard counsel for the parties, a direction is issued that in case the application, Annexure P-3, is pending, Licensing Authority shall decide it within a period of four months from the date of communication of a copy of this order.
#6. Petition is disposed of. (SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE
08.04.2024 Pardeep Whether Speaking/Reasoned Whether Reportable Yes Yes/No PARDEEP NAUTIYAL 2024.04.09 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and and authenticity of this order/judgment.
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: Petition is disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — arts. 226, 227; Indian Penal Code, 1860 — s. 420.
Which court decided this case, and when?
Punjab & Haryana High Court, on 08 Apr 2024. The bench was SUVIR SEHGAL.
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