Ajay Kumar Manjhi And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-1723-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 03.03.2025 AJAY KUMAR MANJHI AND ANR ....Petitioners V/s STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL

Present:

Mr. Amandeep Singh Gulati, Advocate, for the petitioner. ***** H.S.GREWAL, J. (ORAL) CRM-W-232-2025 Application is allowed as prayed for.

H.S.GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 6, who are averse to their live in relationship 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2 since 20.01.2025. The private respondents have been extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to Annexure P-3 dated 16.02.2025, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, District SAS Nagar Mohali seeking his help, however, it had been in vain. Learned POONAM RATHORE 2025.03.03 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP-1723-2025 -2Counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District SAS Nagar Mohali to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

3.

On the last date of hearing, learned counsel for the State was directed to verify the addresses of the petitioners. 4.

Learned counsel for the State, on instructions, has submitted that after verification of the addresses, it has been found that both the petitioners are living in the State of Punjab. 5.

In view of the above, without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, District SAS Nagar Mohali to look into the aforesaid representation 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. (H.S.GREWAL) March 03, 2025 JUDGE poonam Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2025.03.03 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh