Manjal And ANR v. State Of Haryana And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-7511-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.08.2024 MAJAL AND ANR ....Petitioners V/s STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Khalid Tauru, Advocate, for the petitioners ***** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) 1.

Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 6, who are averse to their live in relationship 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2 for the last few days. 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 31.07.2024 Annexure P-3, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to Superintendent of Police, Nuh Mewat, District Mewat seeking his help, however, it had been in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to POONAM RATHORE 2024.08.08 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRWP-7511-2024 (O&M) -2respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Nuh Mewat, District Mewat to look into their representation dated 31.07.2024 (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

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Notice of motion.

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On asking of the Court, Ms. Trishanjali Sharma, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5.

In view of the above, without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Nuh Mewat, District Mewat to look into the representation dated 31.07.2024 (Annexure P-3) 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. (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE August 06, 2024 poonam Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2024.08.08 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh