CRWP-8169-2026(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8169-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 13.07.2026 Annu and another … Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others … Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Pradeep Chhoker, Advocate, for the petitioners. Ms. Malvika Singh, DAG, Haryana (appeared on advance notice). *** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. By filing present petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioners seek necessary protection of their lives and personal liberty in view of the fact that they are living in a live-in relationship and are under eminent threats at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 8. PARTICULARS OF PETITIONERS: Petitioner No. Name & parantage DoB or Age 1. Annu d/o Parveen Kumar 21 years 2. Ankit s/o Naresh 22 years 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and living in a live-in relationship against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the life of the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), to respondent No.2– Superintendent of Police, Panipat, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondents only. RAJAN 2026.07.14 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8169-2026(O&M) 2 4. On asking of the Court, learned State counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Panipat, to look into the representation dated 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. 6. However, this direction will not validate the live-in status between the petitioners and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. ( Sanjay Vashisth ) Judge 13.07.2026 Rajan Whether speaking / reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RAJAN 2026.07.14 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document