Savej And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-5778-2026 -1140 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5778-2026 Date of Decision: 15.05.2026 SAVEJ AND ANR ...PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL

Present:

Mr. Sheesh Pal Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

This Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for a issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent No. 2 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India as they apprehend threat to their life and liberty and their false implication at the hands of private respondents and further directions be issued to respondent No.3 not to harass and interfere in the personal life of the petitioners. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2. The private respondents 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 representation dated 15.05.2026 (Annexure P-3), learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana District Ludhiana seeking police help but in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued RENU RAWAT 2026.05.15 16.18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP-5778-2026 -2to respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana District Ludhiana to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to official respondents only at this stage. 4.

At the asking of the Court, Mr. P.S.Pandher,Asstt AG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of official respondents. 5.

In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners and 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, Ludhiana District Ludhiana 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.

6.

It is made clear that there is no adjudication on merits and this is not a blanket order of protection from arrest in any FIR. It is further made clear that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioners is required in any cognizable case. (H.S.GREWAL) 15.05.2026 JUDGE renu Whether speaking/ reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.05.15 16.18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh