IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 110 MANISH KUMAR AND ANOTHER STATE OF CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) CRM-W-448-2025 Application is Leave granted. Main case 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7 and take action on their representation dated 01.04.2025 (Annexure P 2. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. relationship and threats have even been extended petitioners. Petitioner No.2 petitioner No.1 representation dated been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. Date of decision: MANISH KUMAR AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) 2025 Application is allowed. Leave granted. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7 and take action on their representation dated 01.04.2025 (Annexure P-3). It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Respondents No.4 to 7 relationship and threats have even been extended Petitioner No.2 has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.1. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 01.04.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH No.3343 of 2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 19.05.2025 …. Petitioners …. Respondents MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7 and take action on their representation It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they Respondents No.4 to 7 are against their relationship and threats have even been extended by them to kill the has left her house and has started living with the . Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent 01.04.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7 and take action on their representation It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they ainst their the has left her house and has started living with the . Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent 01.04.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not Jyoti 2025.05.21 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitio supply the copy of the petition to her. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and relationship as veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 01.04.2025 (Annexure P step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. 6. A copy of thi 01.04.2025 (Annexure P do the needful expeditiously. 7. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal actio 19.05.2025 Jyoti-IV CRWP No.3343 of 2025 Notice of motion. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitio supply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2-The Senior Superintendent of Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 01.04.2025 (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 01.04.2025 (Annexure P-3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to do the needful expeditiously. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No CRWP No.3343 of 2025 -2- Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned going into the question of legality of their on an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of The Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. s order along with copy of representation dated 3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the n for violation of law, if any, committed by them. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No accepts notice on behalf of ners’ counsel is directed to I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned going into the question of legality of their on an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of Police, Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary s order along with copy of representation dated 3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the Jyoti 2025.05.21 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document