CRWP-9428 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (115) MAHAK AND ANOTHER STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents. 2. both the petitioners 27.07.2026 representation dated authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. 3. 4. behalf of the official respondents. 9428-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MAHAK AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Ravi Yadav, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioners the petitioners are adults, who have solemnized marriage and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the representation dated 27.07.2026 (Annexure P authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. Notice of motion to the official respondents. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana behalf of the official respondents. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9428-2026 Date of Decision:- 07.08.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Ravi Yadav, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that have solemnized marriage on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the (Annexure P-5) has been sent to the authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. ion to the official respondents. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on 07.08.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the has been sent to the , accepts notice on MANJU 2026.08.07 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-9428 5. of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the fil the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. 6. direction to respondent No.2 District Kurukshetra petitioners made vide representation dated take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a C this Court in 7. made in this petition or in the representation dated P-5) are found to be incorrect, the State auth appropriate action, in accordance with law. 8. therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondents No.4 and 5 9. however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an 9428-2026 -2- The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the fil the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Kurukshetra, rict Kurukshetra, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 27.07.2026 take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a C this Court in CRWP-12562-2023 dated 14.06.2024. It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated are found to be incorrect, the State auth appropriate action, in accordance with law. However, since this petition is being disposed of in therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondents No.4 and 5-parents of petitioner No.1. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an alibi or an impediment against the authorities to The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a Superintendent of Police, Kurukshetra, , to take into consideration the request of the 27.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of dated 14.06.2024. It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated 27.07.2026 (Annexure are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed to take However, since this petition is being disposed of in limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post ioner No.1. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present or an impediment against the authorities to The present petition is being considered only for the purpose ing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a Superintendent of Police, Kurukshetra, , to take into consideration the request of the and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the oordinate Bench of It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments (Annexure orities are directed to take , therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present or an impediment against the authorities to MANJU 2026.08.07 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-9428 proceed in accordance with verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the p before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. August 07, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 9428-2026 -3- proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the p before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. August 07, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the petitioners before considering their representation after getting the same counter- (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents etitioners - MANJU 2026.08.07 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document