HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.1777 of 2011 (O&M) Date of Decision: 31.01.2011 **** Randeep Singh . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab & Ors. . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? **** Present: Mr. KC Boparai, Advocate for the petitioner ***** SURYA KANT, J. (ORAL) (1). Notice of motion. Ms. Sudeepti Sharma, learned DAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. In view of the nature of order which I propose to pass, there is no necessity to call upon the respondents to file their counter-reply, at this stage. (2). The injuries alleged to have been suffered by the petitioner at the hands of the suspects led to registration of FIR No.251 dated 24.11.2010 at PS Shimlapuri, Ludhiana under Sections 452, 326, 324, 323, 427, 148, 149 IPC on a complaint by the petitioner’s father. The allegations in the FIR are supported with a medico-legal report (Annexure P2). CWP No.1777 of 2011.doc - 2 – (3). It appears that the accused persons represented to the Investigating Authority/Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana and pursuant to their representation, the petitioner has been directed to appear before the Senior Medical Officer, Civil Hospital at Ludhiana for his re-examination. The petitioner alleges that since the SMO is now under the influence of the accused persons that the medico-legal report to be manipulated. (4). Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner though I am of the considered view that the apprehension expressed by the petitioner appears to be misconceived and unsubstantiated, nevertheless to ensure that no prejudice is caused to either of the parties, it is directed that the petitioner’s re-examination by the Medical Board shall be got conducted in Govt. Rajendra Medical College at Patiala. (5). The police authorities shall intimate the petitioner the date and time to appear before the Medical Superintendent of the above- stated College. (6). Disposed of accordingly. (7). Let a dasti copy of this order be handed over to Ms. Sudeepti Sharma, learned DAG Punjab for information and necessary compliance. CWP No.1777 of 2011.doc - 3 – 31.01.2011 Vishal shonkar (S u r y a K a n t) Judge