IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 414 of 2010 Smt. Santosh …..…… Petitioner Versus State of Uttarakhand and others ....……… Respondents Coram:- Hon’ble J.S. Khehar, Chief Justice Hon’ble Sudhanshu Dhulia, Judge Present: Mr. B.B. Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S. Adhikari, Advocate for respondent Nos. 1 to 4. Date of Decision: 04.06.2010 J.S. Khehar, C.J. (Oral) Based on facts, depicted in the pleadings affirmed by way of an affidavit, the petitioner alleges threats to her for various reasons. It is not possible for us to examine the factual aspect of the matter in exercise of our jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. However, in the facts and circumstances of this case, we are of the view that ends of justice would be met if the instant writ petition is treated as a representation and is examined by the Senior Superintendent of Police, District- Haridwar (respondent No.4). In case, the Senior Superintendent of Police arrives at the conclusion that the petitioner is entitled to protection, the same shall be extended to her in accordance with law. Nothing observed in this order should be treated as an expression of our opinion, one way or the other, on the merits of the case. 2. The instant writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Sudhanshu Dhulia, J.) (J.S. Khehar, C.J.) 04.06.2010 P. Singh