IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 162 CRWP-10968-2026 (O&M) Date of decision:10.09.2026 Bhupinder Singh & another ... Petitioners Vs. State of Punjab & others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Ms. Sandeep Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Imran Farooqi, Advocate for the petitioners. ... Manisha Batra, J. (Oral). 1. The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 8 and take action on their representation dated 05.09.2026 (Annexure P-3). 2. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioners that they are major. They are in love. Their parents are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 05.09.2026 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. 3. Notice of motion. HARJEET KAUR 2026.09.10 18:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-10968-2026 (O&M) -2- 4. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, learned Sr. D.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2-The Senior Superintendent of Police, Ludhiana (Rural) to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 05.09.2026 (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. 6. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. (MANISHA BATRA) 10.09.2026 JUDGE harjeet Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HARJEET KAUR 2026.09.10 18:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document