Akshita And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

CRWP-4379-2026 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4379-2026 Date of decision : 17.04.2026 Akshita and another ... Petitioners

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State of Haryana and others .. Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Jogendra Pundir, Advocate for Mr. Manoj Pundir, Advocate for the petitioners. *** H.S. Grewal, J.(Oral) 1.

Prayer in the instant petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 14, 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. However, the private respondents No.4 to 14 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 14.04.2026, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Karnal seeking protection, 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, Karnal to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. SONIA GUGNANI 2026.04.17 17.08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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On the asking of the Court, Mr. Vijay Kumar, AAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. 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, Karnal 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) 17.04.2026 JUDGE Sonia Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No SONIA GUGNANI 2026.04.17 17.08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh