Azad And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Writ Petition No. 6023 of 2025 Date of Decision: 06.06.2025 Azad and Another ... Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Haryana and Others ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.

Present:

Mr. Vansh Malhotra, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Ashok Kumar Sehrawat, Deputy Advocate General, Haryana, for respondents No.1 to 3.

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

1.

The petitioners have sought protection of their lives and liberty, inter alia, taking the plea that they are in live-in-relationship and are residing together since 29.05.2025, whereas respondents No. 4 to 7 are not accepting their relationship and now they are apprehending danger to their lives and liberty from respondents No. 4 to 7. Learned counsel for the petitioners contended that the petitioners made a representation dated 30.05.2025 (Annexure P3) to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Kaithal.

2.

The petitioners have also taken the plea that they are major and have been living with each other with their free will. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

On the asking of the Court, Ashok Kumar Sehrawat, Deputy DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2025.06.06 15:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Criminal Writ Petition No. 6023 of 2025 Advocate General, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3.

5.

Having considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners and perusal of record, respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Kaithal, is directed to consider the representation dated 30.05.2025 (Annexure P3) and issue necessary orders, as warranted by law, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents.

6.

However, it is also made clear that this order shall not be taken to validate the alleged live-in-relationship of the petitioners or entitle them for any protection against their arrest or continuance of any criminal proceedings, if they are found involved in the commission of any cognizable offence.

7.

With the aforesaid observations made and directions issued, the present petition stands disposed of.

(Anil Kshetarpal) Judge June 06, 2025 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2025.06.06 15:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document