BIR PARKASH MALHOTRA Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS order will dispose of two Criminal Misc.Nos.36068 of 2010 and 3514 of 2011.

(2.) THE petitioners have approached for transfer of proceedings in FIR No.161 dated 22.09.2009 under Sections 420, 120-B IPC, Police Station City Moga, District Moga to any other Court out of District Moga.

(3.) STATE counsel submits that STATE would remain bound to this stand taken before this Court in the response filed by the STATE to the petitions seeking protection. In order to further ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not put to any harm when they visit Moga for putting in appearance in the cases which are being tried at Moga, it is directed that as and when the petitioners are to visit Moga for the purpose appearing in a case or otherwise in connection with any investigation etc. they shall inform the Senior Superintendent of Police, Moga in advance who shall arrange to provide adequate security to secure the life and liberty of the petitioners during their such visits to Moga. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Moga would ensure to provide security to the petitioner within the jurisdiction of Moga District.