Anshita Gill And ANR. v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:066257

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.105 CRM-W-648-2023 in/and CRWP No.4479 of 2023 Date of Decision : May 09, 2023 Anshita Gill and another

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR MITTAL

Present:

Mr. Anosh Samson, Advocate, for the petitioners. ***** SUDHIR MITTAL, J. (ORAL) CRM-W-648-2023 Allowed as prayed for.

CRWP-4479-2023 The petitioners submit that they are in a live-in-relationship. They are both above 18 years of age and are living together as they love each other but their respective parents are against the relationship. Thus, they fear for their lives and liberty. A representation dated 03.05.2023 (Annexure P-3) has been submitted to respondent No.2 but he has not taken any action thereupon.

2.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 3.

Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 and waives service. Three copies of the paper book be supplied to him during the course of the day. 4.

Considering the nature of the order being passed there is no necessity to serve the private respondents or to seek a reply from any one of the respondents.

ANKUR GOYAL 2023.05.09 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

2023:PHHC:066257 CRM-W-648-2023 in/and CRWP No.4479 of 2023 --2-- 5.

The petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to examine the request of the petitioners made through their representation dated 03.05.2023 (Annexure P-3) and provide them necessary protection in case the facts of the case so dictate.

6.

It is made clear that above directions shall not be taken to be a bar on initiation of any proceedings which may be felt necessary in accordance with law.

May 09, 2023 (SUDHIR MITTAL) Ankur JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No ANKUR GOYAL 2023.05.09 14:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment