CRWP-9475 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (118) MUSKAN KAUR & ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB & 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 are adults, who have solemnized marriage 03.08.2026 representation dated authorities, however, no action has been taken so f 3. 4. official respondents. -1- 9475-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MUSKAN KAUR & ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB & OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Ms. Neetu Singh, Advocate for Mr. Gursimran S. Bawa, Advocate for the petitioners. **** 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 both the petitioners are adults, who have solemnized marriage and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the representation dated 04.08.2026 (Annexure P authorities, however, no action has been taken so f Notice of motion to the official respondents. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab, official respondents. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9475-2026 Date of Decision:- 07.08.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Ms. Neetu Singh, Advocate for Mr. Gursimran S. Bawa, Advocate for the petitioners. 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 both the petitioners are adults, who 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. Notice of motion to the official respondents. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the 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 behalf of the MANJU 2026.08.07 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-9475 5. of protection of life and liberty of the petitio 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 any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. 6. direction to respondent No.2 into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 04.08.2026 accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Be 2023 dated 14.06.2024. 7. made in this petition or in the representation dated P-5) are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are 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 -2- 9475-2026 The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitio 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 etitioners 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-Commissioner of Police, Amr into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation 04.08.2026 (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 this Court in 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 authorities are 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 etitioners 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 Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide nch of this Court in CRWP-12562- It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated 04.08.2026 (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 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 or an impediment against the authorities to The present petition is being considered only for the purpose ners 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 etitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a , to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide - It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments (Annexure 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-9475 proceed in accordance with law and the 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 checked by the private respondents. August 07, 2026 Manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 9475-2026 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 petitioners efore considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. August 07, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Reportable:- Yes/No 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 efore considering their representation after getting the same counter- (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE 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 - MANJU 2026.08.07 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document