IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH [116] CRWP-10229-2025 Date of decision: 22.09.2025 Taranjot Kaur and another ...Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Mr. Ankur Mehta, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana. **** SUBHAS MEHLA , J (Oral): 1. The prayer in the instant criminal writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent No.1 to 3 to take an appropriate action against respondents No.4 to 8, who are harassing and threatening the petitioners by interfering in their peaceful life and liberty. 2. In this regard, this Court has already given the directions in Asha and another vs. State of Haryana and another, CWP No.6717 of 2009, decided on 25.07.2012 and in compliance of the same, the State Government had taken steps to protect the life and liberty of run away couple. 3. Apart from that the State of Haryana vide notification dated 17.02.2025 also notified the SOPs for the protection of life and liberty of the petitioners in similar situations, in compliance of the Criminal Writ Petition No.12562 of 2023 titled as “Kajal Vs. State of Haryana and others”. 4. In the light of the above directions, the petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authorities. 5. Disposed of. (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE September 22. 2025 Anjal 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes /No 2. Whether reportable : Yes /No ANJAL GUPTA 2025.09.25 09:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document