CRWP-8167-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (113) SHIVANI SHARMA AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. G.S. Sidhu, 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 relationship and threats have even been extend 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 not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of decision : 15.07.2026 SHIVANI SHARMA AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. G.S. Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioners 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 25.06.2026 (Annexure P-3 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 representation dated 25.06.2026 to the respondent No.2 but the not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRWP-8167-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 15.07.2026 ... Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA 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 5 and take action on their 3). It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship ed 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 not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.15 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRWP-8167-2026 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ 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 the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an 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 of with a direction to the respondent No.2 Fazilka to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 25.06.2026 (Annexure P necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. 6. It is made clear that th petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. 15.07.2026 Amit Sharma 2026 (O&M) (2) Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ 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 the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an 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 of with a direction to the respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law and also to take 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 . Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. 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 learned State counsel and without going into 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 dated with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is is 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 2026.07.15 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.