CRWP-8648-2026 1 107 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8648-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 NEEL KUMAR AND ANOTHER ......... Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. Rudresh, Advocate, for Ms. Harpreet Kaur, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG, Punjab. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of appropriate directions to official respondents No.2 and 3 to take action on the representation dated 16.07.2026 for protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and also directing the private respondents not to interfere in the personal lives of the petitioners as both the petitioners are living in live-in relation. 2. Since petitioner No. 2, Simranjeet Kaur, is a minor aged about 17 years, this Court is of the view that the issue relating to her care, custody, and protection is required to be considered by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Barnala, in accordance with law. 3. Accordingly, petitioner No. 2 shall be produced before the Child Welfare Committee, Barnala, which shall consider and decide the issue regarding the protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.22 16:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8648-2026 2 falling within its jurisdiction, in accordance with law. 4. Petition stands disposed of. 5. Pending application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of ( VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 21.07.2026 S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.22 16:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document