IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (116) CRWP No.8043 of 2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.07.2026 Saroj Bala and another …Petitioners VS State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Paras Jagga, Advocate for the petitioners. **** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 & 5 and not to harass the petitioners and to direct the official respondents to ensure the security of life and liberty of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are in a live-in-relationship. The private respondents are not accepting the said relationship and are extending threats to them. The copy of 'Aadhaar' cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Ravinder Singh, D.A.G. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. Heard. 6. Without commenting on the validity of the relationship, and further keeping in view the law laid down by a Division Bench of this Court REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.11 03:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CRWP No.8043 of 2026 (O&M) -2-

in Yash Pal and another versus State of Haryana and others (CRWP No. 4660 of 2021, decided on 09.09.2024), the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 12.06.2026 (Annexure P-3) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter, in accordance with law. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE July 09, 2026 Rekha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.11 03:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (116) CRWP No.8043 of 2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.07.2026 Saroj Bala and another …Petitioners VS State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Paras Jagga, Advocate for the petitioners. **** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 & 5 and not to harass the petitioners and to direct the official respondents to ensure the security of life and liberty of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are in a live-in-relationship. The private respondents are not accepting the said relationship and are extending threats to them. The copy of 'Aadhaar' cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Ravinder Singh, D.A.G. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. Heard. 6. Without commenting on the validity of the relationship, and further keeping in view the law laid down by a Division Bench of this Court REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.11 03:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CRWP No.8043 of 2026 (O&M) -2-

in Yash Pal and another versus State of Haryana and others (CRWP No. 4660 of 2021, decided on 09.09.2024), the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 12.06.2026 (Annexure P-3) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter, in accordance with law. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE July 09, 2026 Rekha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.11 03:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh