IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 150 CRWP-4326-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 16.04.2026 Arshpreet and another ...Petitioner(s) VERSUS State of Haryana and others ...Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Present :- Ms. Kavita, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The petitioners namely Arshpreet and Josheel have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking directions to official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of private respondents No.4 to 6. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that the petitioners are major and are staying together in live-in relationship. However, their relationship is not acceptable to the private respondents and as a result thereof, the private respondents are threatening the petitioners. A representation dated 16.04.2026 (Annexure P-3) against the threat extended at the hands of the private respondents already stands submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, District Jind. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Mr. Vikram Singh, AAG Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.16 19:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 150 CRWP-4326-2026(O&M) petitioners is given. Having heard the counsel for the parties, the present petition is being disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3-Station House Officer, Police Station Sadar Narwana, District Jind to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 16.04.2026 (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station Sadar Narwana, District Jind for requisite compliance. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 16.04.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.16 19:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document