CRM No. M 17878 of 2009 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -- CRM No. M 17878 of 2009 Date of decision: 06.07.2010 Mohinder Singh ........ Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .......Respondent(s) Coram: Hon'ble Ms Justice Nirmaljit Kaur -.- Present: Mr. Rai Singh Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. K S Pannu, DAG, Punjab for the respondent State Mr. Avtar Singh, Advocate for the private respondents -.- 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgement? 2. To be referred to the Reporter or not? 3. Whether the judgement should be reported in the Digest? Nirmaljit Kaur, J. (Oral) It is contended that the private respondents are making every effort to eject the petitioner by use of force from the land in dispute. It is further contended that one Sukhwinder Singh, Sarpanch accompanying with his associates armed with deadly weapons came to the spot on 01.04.2009 and harvested the wheat crop sown by the petitioner without showing any regard to the status quo order. The petitioner made a complaint to the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pathankot and also filed an application CRM No. M 17878 of 2009 2 before the Sub Divisional Magistrate for the protection of life and liberty of the petitioner. It is not disputed that status quo regarding possession was granted vide order dated 09.12.2008 in CWP No. 1750 of 2008. He and his family are stated to be living under constant threat. In view of the above, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur is directed to look into the threat perceptions as stated by the petitioner and provide him police protection if and as required. However, the same shall be subject to the payment equivalent to the of salary of the respective guard/guards provided to the petitioner for the purpose. Disposed of accordingly. (Nirmaljit Kaur) Judge 06.07.2010 mohan