IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 125 RAM CHANDER AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: Present : RAMESH KUMARI 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to representation dated 2. It is submitt major. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No. She has left her house and has started Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 23.06.2026 same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. 3. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of decision: RAM CHANDER AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE Mr. Vikram K. Bishnoi, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Jagriti Kalia, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. **** RAMESH KUMARI, J. (oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 6 representation dated 23.06.2026 (Annexure P It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.2 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation 23.06.2026 (Annexure P-4) to the respondent same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7526-2026 Date of decision:25.06.2026 …. Petitioners Versus …. Respondents JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI , Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Jagriti Kalia, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at and to take action on their nnexure P-4). ed by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even by her parents and relatives to kill her. living with the petitioner No.1. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation to the respondents No.2 and 3 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at take action on their ed by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even by her parents and relatives to kill her. . Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present JYOTI 2026.06.25 16:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP 4. Ms. Jagriti Kalia, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the peti sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a di Police, District Fazilka representation dated and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. 6. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated (Annexure P needful expeditiously. 7. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. 25.06.2026 Jyoti-IV CRWP-7526-2026 Ms. Jagriti Kalia, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the peti sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 District Fazilka to look into the matter and dispose of the ation dated 23.06.2026 (Annexure P and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated nnexure P-4) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to do the needful expeditiously. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. 25.06.2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable : -2- Ms. Jagriti Kalia, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed rection to the respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of to look into the matter and dispose of the nnexure P-4) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 23.06.2026 sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to do the It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. (RAMESH KUMARI) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No , accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the tion and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed Superintendent of to look into the matter and dispose of the ) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of 23.06.2026 sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to do the It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners ) JYOTI 2026.06.25 16:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document