CRWP-7720 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (115) Gurbir Kaur State of Punjab and Ors. CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. Constitution of India for issuance of a 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 28.06.2026 representation dated authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. 3. 4. behalf of the official respondents. -1- 7720-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Gurbir Kaur and Anr. Versus State of Punjab and Ors. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Ms. Deepti Rampal, 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 28.06.2026 (Annexure P authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. Notice of motion to the official Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7720-2026 Date of Decision:- 02.07.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN , Advocate for the petitioners. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the 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 have solemnized marriage on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the (Annexure P-5) has been sent to the authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. Notice of motion to the official respondents. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on .2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the 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 Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on MANJU 2026.07.02 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7720 5. of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency o 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 initiated against the petitioners under any other prov serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. 6. direction to respondent No.2 Taran, 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 judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this 12562-2023 7. made in this petition or in the representation dated P-5) are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed to appropriate action, in accordance with law. 8. therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondent No.4 9. however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an -2- 7720-2026 The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency o 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 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 direction to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, ake into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 28.06.2026 (Annexure P action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this 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 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 No.4 father 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 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 the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the ision 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 Senior Superintendent of Police, District Tarn ake 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 vide judgment 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 28.06.2026 (Annexure are found to be incorrect, 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 of petitioner No.1. tate 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 r 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 ision of law, hence, there is no necessity to In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a District Tarn ake 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 take , therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post tate 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-7720 proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject 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 thei checked by the private respondents. July 02, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 7720-2026 proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject 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 checked by the private respondents. , 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No 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 address of the petitioners r representation after getting the same counter- (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE 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 - MANJU 2026.07.02 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document