CRWP-7719 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (113) Neha and Anr. State of Haryana and Ors. 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 27.06.2026 representation dated authorities, however, no action 3. 4. of the official respondents. -1- 7719-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Neha and Anr. Versus State of Haryana and Ors. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Parveen Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Neeraj Kalair, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under 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 27.06.2026 (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-7719-2026 Date of Decision:- 03.07.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Parveen Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Neeraj Kalair, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana. 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-6) has been sent to the has been taken so far. Notice of motion to the official respondents. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana , accepts notice on behalf 03.07.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents 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 2026.07.03 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7719 5. of protection of life a 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 proceeding 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 Haryana, 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 issue vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in 12562-2023 7. made in this petition or in the representation dated (Annexure P to take appropriate action, in accordance with law. 8. therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered pos to respondents No.4 and 5 9. however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an -2- 7719-2026 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 proceeding 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, , to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 27.06.2026 (Annexure P action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issue 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 (Annexure P-6) 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 pos to respondents No.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 The present petition is being considered only for the purpose nd 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 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 nior Superintendent of Police, Karnal, , to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide (Annexure P-6) 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 27.06.2026 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 limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post 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 or an impediment against the authorities to The present petition is being considered only for the purpose nd 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 s initiated 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 Karnal, , to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide and take appropriate d - It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments .06.2026 are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed , t Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present authorities to MANJU 2026.07.03 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7719 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 c before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. July 03, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 7719-2026 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 address of the petitioners before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. July 03, 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 orrect age and residential address of the petitioners before considering their representation after getting the same counter- (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE 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 orrect age and residential address of the petitioners - MANJU 2026.07.03 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document