CRWP-8090-2026 1 110 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8090-2026 Date of Decision: 10.07.2026 MONIKA KUMARI AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Rakesh Kumar Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioners. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of an appropriate writ, order or directions to official respondents especially in the nature of mandamus to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from private respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2. The private respondents have been extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to the representation dated 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana seeking police help but in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. RENU RAWAT 2026.07.10 16.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRWP-8090-2026 2 3. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jangra, AAG, Haryana notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners and without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana to look into the representation dated 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondent. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. 6. It is made clear that there is no adjudication on merits and this is not a blanket order of protection from arrest in any FIR. It is further made clear that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioners is required in any cognizable case. (H.S.GREWAL) 10.07.2026 JUDGE renu Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.10 16.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh