CRWP-9297-2025 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 111 CRWP-9297-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 27.08.2025 PREETI AND ANOTHER …. PETITIONERS V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS …. RESPONDENTS CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present :- Mr.Abhishek K. Kathpal, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Subhash Godara, Additional Advocate General, Punjab. **** SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of a direction to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners and to restrain the private respondents not to harass or interfere in their peaceful married life. 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 the petitioners in similar situations, in compliance of the Criminal Writ Petition No.12562 of 2023 titled as “Kajal Vs. State of Haryana and others”. Anju Goel 2025.08.27 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRWP-9297-2025 (O&M) -2- 4. In the light of the above directions, the petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authorities. 5. Disposed of. 6. Pending application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 27.08. 2025 anju Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No Anju Goel 2025.08.27 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh