Himani And ANR v. State Of Haryana And Others

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137 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.2866 of 2025 Date of decision: 21.03.2025
Himani and Another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Haryana and Others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. GREWAL

Present:

Mr. Ravi Malik, Advocate
for the petitioners.






Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is for issuance of directions to respondent Nos.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 8, 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 for the last about 4 to 5 months. The respondent Nos.4 to 8 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 representation dated 19.03.2025 (Annexure P-3), learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2Superintendent of Police, Yamuna Nagar 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- Superintendent of Police, Yamuna Nagar, District Sonia Puri 2025.03.21 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Yamuna Nagar to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

3.

Notice of motion to respondents Nos.1 to 5 only. 4.

On asking of the Court, Ms. Ankita Ahuja, AAG, Haryana, 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- Superintendent of Police, Yamuna Nagar, District Yamuna Nagar 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 respondent Nos.4 to 8. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.
21.03.2025 (H.S. GREWAL)
Sonia Puri JUDGE

Whether speaking/ reasoned
:
Yes
/ No
Whether reportable
:
Yes
/ No

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