IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 135 MANJU DEVI AND ANOTHER STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. D.A.G., Haryana MANISHA BATRA 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India seeking issuance of official respondents the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to dated 21.05.2025 (Annexure P 2. It is submitted by the are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 21.05.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. 3. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. Date of decision: MANJU DEVI AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA Mr. Rohit Kumar, Advocate for the Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. D.A.G., Haryana **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 9 and take action on dated 21.05.2025 (Annexure P-3). It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 21.05.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH No.5457 of 2025 Date of decision: 23.05.2025 …. Petitioners …. Respondents MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. D.A.G., Haryana. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the a writ of mandamus directing the protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at take action on their representation learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 21.05.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into of the the at their representation learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 21.05.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into Jyoti 2025.05.25 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP No.5457 of 2025 4. Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. D.A.G., Haryana of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as lear State counsel and relationship as w veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age with a direction to the respondent No.2 Kaithal City to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 21.05.2025 (Annexure P step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. 6. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 21.05.2025 (Annexure P do the needful expeditiously. 7. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. 23.05.2025 Jyoti-IV CRWP No.5457 of 2025 - 2 Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. D.A.G., Haryana of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as lear 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 Superintendent of Police, District Kaithal City to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 21.05.2025 (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law a 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 21.05.2025 (Annexure P-3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to eedful 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. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No 2- Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. D.A.G., Haryana, 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 ell as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of The Superintendent of Police, District Kaithal City 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. A copy of this 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 petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No , accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to ned going into the question of legality of their ell as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of The Superintendent of Police, District Kaithal City to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated nd also to take necessary A copy of this 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 2025.05.25 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document