119 In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Writ Petition No. 9640 of 2026 Date of Decision: 12.08.2026 Radhika and Another ... Petitioner(s) Versus State of U.T. Chandigarh and Others ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh. Present: Ms. Madhu Bala, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Virat Rana, Additional Public Prosecutor for the U.T. Chandigarh. Surya Partap Singh, J. 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioners for directions to the respondent(s) No. 1 to 3 to protect their life and liberty from the respondent(s) No. 4 to 7. 2. The learned counsel representing the petitioners submits that the petitioners have filed a representation dated 09.08.2026 (Annexure P5) before the respondent(s) No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent(s) No.2 to decide the above-mentioned representation within a stipulated time. 3. Notice of motion to respondent(s) No.1 to 3 only. 4. Since advance notice has already been served upon the State, Mr.Virat Rana, Additional Public Prosecutor for U.T. Chandigarh, accepts notice on behalf of respondent(s) No.1 to 3. Hence, service of notice upon DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.08.12 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Criminal Writ Petition No. 9640 of 2026 2 respondent(s) No.1 to 3 is hereby dispensed with. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that a direction for disposing of the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P5) be given to the respondent(s) 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(s) No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P5) 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 petitioners 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 petitioners or the validity of their marriage. The police authority of concerned District shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment of the threat perception to the petitioners, and take a decision on the issue of providing adequate security to them. (Surya Partap Singh) Judge August 12, 2026 “DK” Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.08.12 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document