CRWP-8827-2026 1 119 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8827-2026 Date of Decision: 24.07.2026 PRIYA RANI AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Petitioners in person. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners (living in live-in-relationship) by providing adequate police protection to the petitioners and further directions be issued to respondents No. 4 and 5 or their agents not to interfere with the life and liberty of the petitioners or harass them in any manner against their wishes to their detriment by using force on them or by adopting unlawful means. 2. Petitioners, who are present in person submit that they have been in a live in relationship. The private respondents have been extending threats of dire consequences to them as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to representation dated 18.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), they have submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Jalandhar(Rural), Punjab seeking police help but in vain. They would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of RENU RAWAT 2026.07.24 14.05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRWP-8827-2026 2 Police, District Jalandhar(Rural), Punjab to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr. P.S.Pandher, Asst. A.G.Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by petitioners and without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Jalandhar(Rural), Punjab to look into the representation dated 18.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondent. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. 6. It is made clear that there is no adjudication on merits and this is not a blanket order of protection from arrest in any FIR. It is further made clear that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioners is required in any cognizable case. (H.S.GREWAL) 24.07.2026 JUDGE renu Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.24 14.05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh