CRWP-8740-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 110 CRWP-8740-2026 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 23.07.2026 RAJ KAUR & ANR. .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS. .....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present: Ms. Sunita Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. SURYA PARTAP SINGH, J (ORAL) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner(s) for directions to the respondents No.2 and 3 to protect their life and liberty from the respondents No.4 to 8. 2. The learned counsel representing the petitioner(s) submits that the petitioner(s) have filed the representation dated 17.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) before the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within a stipulated time. 3. Notice of motion to the respondents No.1 to 3 only. VINOD KUMAR ARYA 2026.07.23 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8740-2026 (O&M) 2 4. Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab appears on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3/State. Hence service of notice upon the State is hereby dispensed with. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) submits that a direction for disposing of the representation of the petitioner(s) (Annexure P-3) be given to the respondent No.2 and that the instant writ petition be disposed of accordingly. 6. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioner(s) (Annexure P-3) by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is further directed that the petitioner(s) shall be provided requisite safety and security to protect their life and liberty, if required. It is however clarified that any observation is not being made by this Court with regard to threat perception to the petitioner(s) or the validity of their relationship. The police authority of concerned District shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment of the threat perception to the petitioner(s), and take a decision on the issue of providing adequate security to them. 23.07.2026 (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) Vinod JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINOD KUMAR ARYA 2026.07.23 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document