CRWP-10647 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT (109) Soni Khan and another State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE Present: NEERJA K. KALSON 1. Constitution of India for issuance of protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 6 and also directing the official respondents to decide the representation dated 27.08.2026 (Annexure P 2. relationship. The private respondents are not accepting the said relationship and are extending threats to them. The copy of ‘Aadhaar’ cards (Annexures P-2 and P-3 3. 4. accepts notice on behalf of the respondent 10647-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of Decision: Soni Khan and another Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEERJA K. KALSON Mr. Puneet Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Yatin Bunger, AAG, Punjab **** NEERJA K. KALSON, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No. protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 and also directing the official respondents to decide the representation .08.2026 (Annexure P-1) of the petitioners. It is the case of the petitioners that they are in a live relationship. The private respondents are not accepting the said relationship and are extending threats to them. The copy of ‘Aadhaar’ cards (Annexures 3) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have be Notice of motion. Mr. Yatin Bunger, AAG, Punjab who is present in Court accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10647-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 ......PETITIONERS .....RESPONDENTS NEERJA K. KALSON Punjab This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the directions to respondents No.2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 and also directing the official respondents to decide the representation ) of the petitioners. is the case of the petitioners that they are in a live-in relationship. The private respondents are not accepting the said relationship and are extending threats to them. The copy of ‘Aadhaar’ cards (Annexures ) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. Mr. Yatin Bunger, AAG, Punjab who is present in Court State. This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 and also directing the official respondents to decide the representation in relationship. The private respondents are not accepting the said relationship and are extending threats to them. The copy of ‘Aadhaar’ cards (Annexures Mr. Yatin Bunger, AAG, Punjab who is present in Court ATUL KUMAR TRIPATHI 2026.09.03 18:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-10647-2026 -2- 3. Without commenting upon the validity of the relationship, and further keeping in view the law laid down by a Division Bench in Yash Pal and another Versus State of Haryana and others (CRWP No.4660 of 2021, decided on 09.09.2024), the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 27.08.2026 (Annexure P-1) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter in accordance with law. 4. A copy of this order be sent to the office of the Advocate General, Punjab. (NEERJA K. KALSON) JUDGE 03.09.2026 Atul 1. Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether reportable Yes/No ATUL KUMAR TRIPATHI 2026.09.03 18:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document