IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 124 CRWP-7703-2025 Decided on:24.07.2025 Neeta Kumar and another ......Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Kulwinder Singh Lakhanpal, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr, DAG, Punjab (appears on advance notice). **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. 1. Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the official respondents to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents. 2. Learned State Counsel, on instructions from ASI Jaswinder Singh, submits that the apprehensions of the petitioners have been duly examined, the relevant facts verified, and statements have been recorded of both petitioners. It is stated that, as of now, the petitioners are residing together happily after their marriage and do not perceive any threat to their life or liberty. 3. In view of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners seeks permission to withdraw the present petition. 4. Dismissed as withdrawn, as prayed for. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 24 2025 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2025.07.25 10:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document