IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 114 CRWP-9729-2025 Date of Decision: 08.09.2025 POOJA RANI AND ANOTHER …..PETITIONERS Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS …..RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Mr. Vicky Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG, 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 in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.2 and 3 to take an appropriate action against respondents No.4 to 12 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 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”. 4. In the light of the above directions, the petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authorities. 5. Disposed of. (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 08.09.2025 pry Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No PRIYANKA 2025.09.09 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document