129 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8823-2025 Date of decision: 18.08.2025 MANPREET KAUR AND ANOTHER ...Petitioners VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Mr. Amit Thakur, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl.AG, Punjab. ***** SUBHAS MEHLA , J. (Oral) 1. The prayer in the instant criminal writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for the issuance of a writ for directing respondents No.3 to 5 for protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and not to harass the petitioners at the behest of respondents No.6 to 8. 2. In this regard, this Court has already given the directions in Asha and another vs. State of Haryana and another, CWP No.6717 of 2009, decided on 25.07.2012 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 Priyanka Thakur 2025.08.20 10:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document the petitioners in compliance of the Criminal Writ Petition No.12562 of 2023 titled as“Kajal Vs. State of Haryana and others”. 4. In the light of the above directions, the petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authorities. 5. Disposed of. (SUBHAS MEHLA) 18.08.2025 JUDGE Priyanka Thakur Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes No Whether Reportable : Yes No Priyanka Thakur 2025.08.20 10:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document