IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 113 CRWP-8634-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 JANVI AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Simranpreet Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents no. 2 & 3 to take action on the representation dated 15.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) protecting the life and liberty of the petitioners who are living together in live-in relationship and also directing the private respondents not to interfere in the personal lives and liberty of the petitioners and further directing respondents No.2 and 3 not to allow private respondents or anyone else to interfere with the liberty and lives of the petitioners or to harass them in any manner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2. The private respondents have been extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to representation dated 15.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Amritsar seeking police help but in vain.

POONAM RATHORE 2026.07.22 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8634-2026 -2- Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Amritsar to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr. P.S.Pandher, Asst. A.G.Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners and without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Amritsar to look into the aforesaid representation dated 15.07.2026 (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 respondent. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

6. It is made clear that there is no adjudication on merits and this is not a blanket order of protection from arrest in any FIR. It is further made clear that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioners is required in any cognizable case. (H.S.GREWAL) July 21, 2026 JUDGE poonam Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2026.07.22 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 113 CRWP-8634-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 JANVI AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Simranpreet Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents no. 2 & 3 to take action on the representation dated 15.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) protecting the life and liberty of the petitioners who are living together in live-in relationship and also directing the private respondents not to interfere in the personal lives and liberty of the petitioners and further directing respondents No.2 and 3 not to allow private respondents or anyone else to interfere with the liberty and lives of the petitioners or to harass them in any manner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in a live in relationship with petitioner No.2. The private respondents have been extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to representation dated 15.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Amritsar seeking police help but in vain.

POONAM RATHORE 2026.07.22 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8634-2026 -2- Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Amritsar to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 4. At the asking of the Court, Mr. P.S.Pandher, Asst. A.G.Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners and without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, District Amritsar to look into the aforesaid representation dated 15.07.2026 (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 respondent. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

6. It is made clear that there is no adjudication on merits and this is not a blanket order of protection from arrest in any FIR. It is further made clear that this order shall not come in the way if the interrogation of the petitioners is required in any cognizable case. (H.S.GREWAL) July 21, 2026 JUDGE poonam Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2026.07.22 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document