CRWP-6254-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CRWP-6254-2026 Decided on: 07.07.2026 Nikki Kumari and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Vishal Verma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab (appears on advance notice) **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J.(Oral) 1. Present criminal writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing official respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and personal liberty of the petitioners by providing adequate security to the petitioners and also directing respondents No. 4 to 8 not to interfere in the personal life and liberty of the petitioners. 2. On 25.05.2026, following was recorded by this Court: “ Petitioner No.1-Nikki Kumari, aged about 18 years and petitioner No.2-Dipanshu, aged 18 years, have filed the instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking protection of their life and liberty at the hands of private respondents, on the ground that both of them are living together in live-in relationship. 2. Petitioner No.1-Nikki Kumari earlier was residing at Janta Pachiyari, P.O. Dih Janta, Gaighat, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. 3. Let the credentials of petitioner No.1 be verified by the RASHMI 2026.07.08 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6254-2026 2 respondent-State. Complete copy of paperbook be handed over to learned State counsel. List on 08.06.2026.” 3. While referring to the status report dated 24.06.2026, learned State counsel submits that, as stated in paragraphs 3 and 4 thereof, petitioners do not face any apprehension or threat to their life and liberty. 4. Faced with the said position, learned counsel for the petitioners prays for permission to withdraw the present petition at this stage. 5. Accordingly, present petition is dismissed as withdrawn at this stage. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 07, 2026 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2026.07.08 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document