CRWP-7746 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (116) Manjeet Kaur and State of Haryana CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents. 2. both the petitioners are adults, who have solemnized marriage 30.06.2026 representation dated authorities, however, no action has bee 3. 4. of the official respondents. -1- 7746-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Manjeet Kaur and Anr. Versus Haryana and Ors. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Vinod Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioners both the petitioners are adults, who have solemnized marriage and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the representation dated 30.06.2026 (Annexure P authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. Notice of motion to the official respondents. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana of the official respondents. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7746-2026 Date of Decision:- 02.07.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Vinod Kumar, Advocate for Advocate for the petitioners. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that both the petitioners are adults, who have solemnized marriage on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the (Annexure P-5) has been sent to the n taken so far. Notice of motion to the official respondents. atra, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf .2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the contends that on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the has been sent to the , accepts notice on behalf MANJU 2026.07.02 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7746 5. of protection of life and liber the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initia petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. 6. direction to respondent No.2 to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgmen 12562-2023 7. made in this petition or in the representation dated P-5) are found to be incorrect, appropriate action, in accordance with law. 8. therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondent Nos.4 and 5 9. however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an -2- 7746-2026 The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initia petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-Commissioner of Police Panchkula, Haryana to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 30.06.2026 (Annexure P action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in 2023 dated 14.06.2024. It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed to take appropriate action, in accordance with law. However, since this petition is being disposed of in therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondent Nos.4 and 5-parents of petitioner No.1. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an alibi or an impediment against the authorities to The present petition is being considered only for the purpose ty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a er of Police Panchkula, Haryana, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued t passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in CRWP- It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated 30.06.2026 (Annexure the State authorities are directed to take However, since this petition is being disposed of in limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post rents of petitioner No.1. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present or an impediment against the authorities to The present petition is being considered only for the purpose ty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be ted against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a , to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued - It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments (Annexure the State authorities are directed to take , therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present or an impediment against the authorities to MANJU 2026.07.02 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7746 proceed in verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. July 02, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 7746-2026 proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. , 2026 speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No accordance with law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the petitioners before considering their representation after getting the same counter- (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE accordance with law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents address of the petitioners - MANJU 2026.07.02 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document