CRWP-8859-2025 1 108 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8859-2025 Date of decision: 19.08.2025 KIRAN SHARMA AND ANOTHER ....Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Ms. Varsha Choudhary, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. A.G. Punjab. **** SUBHAS MEHLA , J (Oral): 1. The prayer in the instant criminal writ petition filed under Articles 226 of the Constitution of India is for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.2 and 3 to take an appropriate action against respondents No.4 to 6 who are harassing and threatening the petitioners by interfering in their peaceful life and liberty. 2. In this regard, this Court has already given the directions in “Kajal Vs. State of Haryana and others”., Criminal Writ Petition No.12562 of 2023 and in compliance of the same, the State Government had taken steps to protect the life and liberty of run away couple. 3. Apart from that the State of Punjab vide notification dated 23.01.2025 also notified the SOPs for the protection of life and liberty of the petitioners in similar situations, in compliance of the judgment rendered in the case of Kajal(supra). 4. In the light of the above directions, the petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authorities. 5. Disposed of. (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 19.08.2025 monika 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes /No 2. Whether reportable : Yes /No MONIKA RANI 2025.08.21 12:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document