135 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4884-2025(O&M) Date of decision: 13.05.2025 Aarti and another ....Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present: Mr. Vikram Pundir, Advocate for Mr. M.S. Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution read with Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus for directions to respondent Nos. 2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7. (2) Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 at this stage. (3) Mr. Kiran Pal Singh, learned AAG, Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3. (4) Learned State Counsel, in view of the Standard Operating Procedure/Instructions dated 17.02.2025, issued by the Government of Haryana and after obtaining instructions from the quarter concerned, apprised the Court that petitioners can approach the Authorities concerned on Toll Free No.1091, Women Helpline Number, available 24 x 7, State of Haryana. HARISH KUMAR 2025.05.14 09:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-4884-2025(O&M) -2- (5) In view of the above, present petition is disposed off with liberty to petitioners to approach the quarter concerned. (6) Needless to say that in case an occasion so arises, petitioners would be at liberty to avail the remedy as per law. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 13.05.2025 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) Harish Kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No HARISH KUMAR 2025.05.14 09:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document