Manjit Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.106 CRWP No.6693 of 2020 Date of Decision: 02nd September, 2020.

Manjit Kaur & Anr.

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab & Ors.

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA

Present:

Mr.Hoshiar Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners.

Mr.Amit Mehta, Sr.DAG, Punjab.

MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA (ORAL) Case has been taken up through video conferencing in view of the outbreak of Pandemic COVID-19.

By way of the instant petition, the petitioners have sought the indulgence of this Court for issuance of writ directing respondents No.2 and 3 not to harass or falsely implicate them, in any criminal case and also to protect their life and personal liberty as they apprehend threat to the same at the hands of respondents No.4 and 5 because they are living in live-in relationship against the wishes of these respondents. It has also been mentioned in the petition that petitioner No.1 has already moved a representation to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, on 28.08.2020, in this regard.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Mr.Amit Mehta, Sr.DAG, Punjab, at the asking of the Court, SEEMA SHARMA 2020.09.02 16:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. Heard.

Learned counsel for the petitioners restricts his prayer to issuance of a direction to respondent No.2 to take appropriate action on the said representation (Annexure P-3).

Learned counsel for the State has no objection for the same. Undisputedly, the protection of the life and liberty is a fundamental right of every citizen as enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Therefore, without expressing any opinion on the legality of the relationship between the petitioners, respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, is hereby directed to look into the said representation (Annexure P-3) and if it is found that the petitioners genuinely deserve any protection, then to take appropriate action in accordance with law. It is clarified that this order shall not be construed to be a shield to the petitioners against any proceedings initiated by the competent Authority/ person on account of their said relationship and permissible under any relevant provisions of law.

This petition stands disposed of.

(MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA) JUDGE 02.09.2020.

seema Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes/No Whether Reportable?

Yes/No SEEMA SHARMA 2020.09.02 16:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document