Meenakshi And Another v. The State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-11502-2021 Date of Decision: 07.12.2021 Meenakshi and another ..... Petitioners

Versus

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

Mr. Kuldeep Singh, 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-3) in this regard to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala on 01.12.2021, but are still apprehensive about their security in view of the apparent inaction and alleged clout of their family members-respondents.

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Both of them do appear to have crossed the age of majority as seen from the copies of documents being their Aadhar Cards. 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 view of the mandate contained in Article 21 of the Constitution of India to protect the citizen's right to life and liberty. DEEPAK KUMAR 2021.12.07 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Thus the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala is directed to consider the representation dated 01.12.2021 (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners.

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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.

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The petition is disposed off with the above direction. December 07, 2021 (SUDIP AHLUWALIA) Dpr JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR 2021.12.07 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document