IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 116 JOTI AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab MANISHA BATRA 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ official respondents the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to dated 20.05.2025 (Annexure P 2. It is submitted by the learned are major. They are in love. Respondents No.4 to 8 are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her husband and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 20.05.2025 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: JOTI AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. D.S. Nigha, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 8 and take action on dated 20.05.2025 (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 8 are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her husband and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 20.05.2025 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.5528 of 2025 Date of decision: 27.05.2025 …. Petitioners …. Respondents MANISHA BATRA petitioners. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at take action on their representation counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Respondents No.4 to 8 are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her husband 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 20.05.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. of the the at their representation counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Respondents No.4 to 8 are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 20.05.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has Jyoti 2025.05.27 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 4. Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab 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 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 th with a direction to the respondent No.2 District Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 20.05.2025 (Annexure P necessary 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 20.05.2025 (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. 27.05.2025 Jyoti-IV CRWP No.5528 of 2025 Ms. Himani Arora, A.A.G, Punjab 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 learned tate 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 Police, District Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 20.05.2025 (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law a necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 20.05.2025 (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 CRWP No.5528 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 well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the e petitioners, this petition is disposed of the Senior Superintendent of Police, District Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation 3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is 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 I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned going into the question of legality of their well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the e petitioners, this petition is disposed of the Senior Superintendent of Police, District Gurdaspur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation nd also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is 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 2025.05.27 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document