IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 108 CRWP-5923-2025 Date of decision: 03.06.2025 KIRTI AND ANOTHER ..Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL Present: Ms. Divya Narula, Advocate (through v.c.) for the petitioner. Ms. Safiya Gupta, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Narinder Kumar Beniwal, Advocate for respondent No.4. ANIL KSHETARPAL, J(Oral) 1. Petitioners have sought protection of their lives and liberty, inter alia, taking the plea that they are in live-in-relationship and are residing together since 29.05.2025, whereas respondent No. 4 is not accepting their relationship and now they are apprehending danger to their lives and liberty from respondent No.4. Learned counsel for the petitioners contended that the petitioners made a representation dated 30.05.2025 (Annexure P3) to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Sirsa. 2. Petitioners have also taken the plea that they are major and have been living with each other with their free will. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On the asking of the Court, Ms. Safiya Gupta, Assistant Advocate General, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. 5. Having considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners and perusal of record, respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, MOHD AYUB 2025.06.03 15:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CRWP-5923-2025 -2- Sirsa, is directed to consider the representation dated 30.05.2025 (Annexure P3) and issue necessary orders, as warranted by law, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents. 6. However, it is also made clear that this order shall not be taken to validate the alleged live-in-relationship of the petitioners or entitle them for any protection against their arrest or continuance of any criminal proceedings, if they are found involved in the commission of any cognizable offence. In case, the petitioners had committed any offence, the law will take its own course. 7. With the aforesaid observations made and directions issued, the present petition stands disposed of. June 03rd, 2025 (ANIL KSHETARPAL) Ayub JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MOHD AYUB 2025.06.03 15:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.