CRWP-8056-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (119) KOSHALYA DEVI AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Armaan Gagneja, Advocate for the petitioners (through video conferencing) Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No. representation dated 2. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relations and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of decision : 09.07.2026 KOSHALYA DEVI AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Armaan Gagneja, Advocate for the petitioners (through video conferencing) Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of respondents No.4 to representation dated 02.07.2026 (Annexure P-4 It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relations and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 02.07.2026 to the respondent No.2 but the same has IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRWP-8056-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 09.07.2026 ... Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Armaan Gagneja, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the to 7 and take action on their 4). It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent to the respondent No.2 but the same has AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.10 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-8056-2026 not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is dis of with a direction to the respondent No.2 Sri Muktsar Sahib dated 02.07.2026 necessary step, if any, g found. 6. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. 09.07.2026 Amit Sharma 2026 (O&M) (2) not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, P on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is dis of with a direction to the respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Sri Muktsar Sahib to look into the matter and dispose of the representation 02.07.2026 (Annexure P-4) in accordance necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. . Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed Senior Superintendent of Police, to look into the matter and dispose of the representation ) in accordance with law and also to take enuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.10 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.