Sonam And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2023:PHHC:160370 CRWP-12058-2023 Date of decision: December 14th, 2023 Sonam and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Amit Kohar, Advocate for the petitioners.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 to 3, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents No.4 and 5, who are stated to be the family members of petitioner No.1, and are averse to their live-in relationship. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners have been in a live-in relationship for almost a year and they are continuously been threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Hence, there is a genuine apprehension of the life of the petitioners being in peril. Resultantly, a representation dated 07.12.2023 (Annexure P-3) was also made to respondent No.2Senior Superintendent of Police, S.A.S. Nagar, for protection of their life and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2Senior Superintendent of Police, S.A.S. Nagar, to look into their representation (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. PUNEET SACHDEVA 2023.12.14 18:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh

CRWP-12058-2023 -23.

Notice of motion to official respondents only. 4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Additional Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a directions to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, S.A.S. Nagar, to look into the representation dated 07.12.2023 (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.

December 14th, 2023 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2023.12.14 18:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh