Amarjeet Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2024:PHHC:017585 CRWP-1206-2024 Date of decision: February 8th, 2024 Amarjeet Kaur and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Ms. Ramandeep Kaur, 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 Nos.2 and 3, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondent No.4 (husband of petitioner No.1), who is averse to their live-in relationship.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners have been in a live-in relationship and they are continuously been threatened with dire consequences by respondent No.4. Hence, there is a genuine apprehension of the life of the petitioners being in peril. Resultantly, a representation dated 30.01.2024 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka, 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, Fazilka, to look into their representation (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.02.08 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh

CRWP- 1206-2024 -23.

Notice of motion to official respondents only. 4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Additional 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, Fazilka, to look into the representation dated 30.01.2024 (Annexure P-5) 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 respondent No.4. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

February 8th, 2024 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.02.08 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh