Prabhjot Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5850-2026 DECIDED ON: 18.05.2026 PRABHJOT KAUR AND ANOTHER .....PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH.

Present:

Mr. Amandeep Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab.

*** SANJAY VASHISTH, J (ORAL) 1.

By filing present petition, under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, petitioners seek necessary protection of their lives and personal liberty in view of the fact that they are living in a live-in relationship and are under eminent threats at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 10. PARTICULARS OF PETITIONERS:

Petitioner No.

Name & parantage DoB or Age 1.

Prabhjot Kaur d/o Resham Singh 23 years 2.

Gurpreet Singh son of Tarlok Singh 29 years 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and living in a live-in relationship against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the life of the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 13.05.2026 (Annexure P-3), to respondent No.2, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension.

3.

Notice of motion to the official respondents only. MAHIMA 2026.05.20 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

 4.

On asking of the Court, learned State counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3-State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. 5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2, to look into the representation dated 13.05.2026 (Annexure P-3), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. 6.

However, this direction will not validate the live-in status between the petitioners and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. 18.05.2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) mahima JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MAHIMA 2026.05.20 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh