Priya And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-269-2025 Date of decision: January 13th, 2025 Priya and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Gurmandeep Singh, Advocate for Mr. K.S. Brar, Advocate for the petitioners.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 to 4, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents No.5 to 12, who are averse to their live-in relationship. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners have been in a live-in relationship, which is not accepted by the private respondents, as a result of which they are being continuously threatened with dire consequences. Hence, there is a genuine apprehension of the life of the petitioners being in peril. Resultantly, a representation dated 08.01.2025 (Annexure P-3) was also made to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, for protection of their life and liberty, but in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, to look into their representation (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.01.13 13:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP-269-2025 -23.

On a pointed query as to whether any criminal case stands registered at the instance of the private respondents against petitioner No.2 with respect to abduction/kidnapping of petitioner No.1, learned counsel for the petitioners has categorically replied in the negative. 4.

Notice of motion to official respondents only. 4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a directions to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, to look into the representation dated 08.01.2025 (Annexure P-3) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

January 13th, 2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.01.13 13:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh