IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 122 CRWP-7197-2026 Date of Decision:19.06.2026 Nikita and Another …..Pe,,oners Vs. State of Punjab and Others .….Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Kapil Khanna, Advocate for the peoners. **** DEEPAK GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The peoners, both stated to be major, seek protecon of their life and personal liberty apprehending threat at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel submits that the peoners are residing together of their own volion and that they apprehend danger to their life and liberty on account of opposion from their family members. Without expressing any opinion on the nature, legality or validity of the relaonship between the peoners, this Court considers it appropriate to observe that every cizen is entled to protecon of his/her life and personal liberty guaranteed under Arcle 21 of the Constuon of India. The limited grievance raised in the present peon pertains to the alleged threat percepon. Therefore, this Court is not required to adjudicate upon the legality of the relaonship between the peoners or the matrimonial status of either of them. Any such issue shall be determined by the competent forum, if and when occasion so arises. Consequently, respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police concerned is directed to examine the representaon submi0ed by NEETIKA TUTEJA 2026.06.19 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7197-2026 -2- the peoners and, upon assessing the threat percepon, take such steps as may be warranted in accordance with law for ensuring that no harm is caused to the life and personal liberty of the peoners. It is clarified that this order shall not be construed as recognion of the relaonship claimed by the peoners, nor shall it confer upon them any legal status or affect the rights of the spouse, children or any other person. It is further clarified that this order shall not preclude any civil, criminal or matrimonial proceedings permissible in law. it is also made clear that grant of protecon of life and liberty cannot be construed as approval or validaon of the relaonship of the peoners. Disposed of. (DEEPAK GUPTA) JUDGE June 19, 2026 Neeka Tuteja Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No NEETIKA TUTEJA 2026.06.19 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document