Pooja And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-4402-2026 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4402-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 17.04.2026 POOJA AND ANOTHER ... PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ... RESPONDENTS CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Mohit Sharma, Advocate with Ms. Arshdeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. 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 respondent Nos.2 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, who are averse to their live in relationship. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in live in relationship with petitioner No.2. Respondents No.4 to 6 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 09.04.2026, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2-Commissioner of Police, Amritsar 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-Commissioner of Police, Amritsar to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. JANKI BHATT 2026.04.17 17:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP-4402-2026 (O&M) 4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. Rohit Hans, D.A.G., 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-Commissioner of Police, Amritsar 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 Janki Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.04.17 17:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh