Karamjeet Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-9197-2025 Date of decision: 26.08.2025 KARAMJEET KAUR AND ANOTHER .... PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA

Present:

Mr. Ashish Bakshi, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. AG, Punjab.

**** SUBHAS MEHLA , J. (Oral) 1.

The prayer in the instant criminal writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 to 7 and further direct them not to interfere in the peaceful life of the petitioners. 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". KUSUM 2025.08.26 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh

CRWP-9197-2025 4.

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

5.

Disposed of.

(SUBHAS MEHLA) 26.08.2025 JUDGE Kusum Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No KUSUM 2025.08.26 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh