Jaspinder Kaur And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7707-2021 Date of Decision : 16.08.2021 Jaspinder Kaur and another ..... Petitioners

Versus

State of Haryana and others ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDIP AHLUWALIA

Present:

Mr. Gaurav Tyagi, Advocate, for the Petitioners.

SUDIP AHLUWALIA J. (ORAL) Both the Petitioners seek protection of their life and liberty by contending that both are living together in a live-in-relationship against the wishes of their respective family members Respondent Nos.4 and 5, and so seek appropriate protection from the authorities. They submitted a Representation (Annexure P-6) in this regard to the Superintendent of Police, Panipat on 11.08.2021, but are still apprehensive about their security in view of the apparent inaction and alleged clout of their family membersRespondents. 2.

Both of them do appear to have crossed the age of majority as seen from the copies of documents being their Aadhar Cards (Annexures P-1 and P-3).

3.

For the aforesaid reasons, this appears to be a fit case for this Court to invoke the inherent powers under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. and in APURVA 2021.08.16 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-7707-2021 -2view of the mandate contained in Article 21 of the Constitution of India to protect the citizen's right to life and liberty. 4.

Thus the Superintendent of Police, Panipat is directed to consider the representation dated 11.08.2021 (Annexure P-6) and take appropriate steps to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners.

5.

It is, however, observed that the Petitioners would not be entitled to any protection against their arrest of continuance of any criminal proceedings, if otherwise, found to be involved in punishable cognizable offence.

6.

The petition is disposed off with the above direction. August 16, 2021 (SUDIP AHLUWALIA) Dpr JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No APURVA 2021.08.16 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document