Muskan And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9129-2025 Date of Decision : 25.08.2025 MUSKAN AND ANOTHER .... PETITIONERS V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .... RESPONDENTS CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present :- Ms. Rubi Khokhar, Advocate for Mr.Malkiat S.Hundal, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Subhash Godara, Additional Advocate General, Punjab. **** SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (Oral) 1.

Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of a direction to respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondent No.4.

2.

In this regard, this Court has already given the directions in Asha and another vs. State of Haryana and another, CWP No.6717 of 2009, decided on 25.07.2012 and in compliance of the same, the State Government had taken steps to protect the life and liberty of run away couple.

3.

Apart from that the State of Punjab vide notification dated 23.01.2025 also notified the SOPs for the protection of life and liberty of the petitioners in similar situations, in compliance of the Criminal Writ Petition No.12562 of 2023 titled as "Kajal Vs. State of Haryana and others". Anju Goel 2025.08.27 17:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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In the light of the above directions, the petitioners are directed to approach the concerned authorities.

5.

Disposed of.

(SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 25.08. 2025 anju Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No Anju Goel 2025.08.27 17:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh