Missra Begam And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-1768-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.02.2025 Missra Begam and another ....Petitioners V/s State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL

Present:

Mr.Kapil Khanna, Advocate, for the petitioners.

***** H.S.GREWAL, J. (ORAL) CRM(W)-234-2025 Application is allowed as prayed for.

CRWP-1768-2025 1.

Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondents No.5 to 12, who are stated to be family members of petitioner No.1.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2 for the last few days. 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 18.02.2025, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was POONAM RATHORE 2025.02.20 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP-1768-2025 (O&M) -2reported to Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, District Hoshiarpur seeking his help, however, it had been in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, District Hoshiarpur to look into their representation dated 18.02.2025 (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 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, Hoshiarpur, District Hoshiarpur to look into the representation dated 18.02.2025 (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.

(H.S.GREWAL) February 20, 2025 JUDGE poonam Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2025.02.20 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh