The Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with a prayer seeking protection of the lives and liberty against the threats received from the private respondents directed the Police to ensure the safety of the 22-year-old man and 17-year-old girl who are in a live-in relationship.

A Single Bench of Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill held –

"Without commenting as regards the veracity of the averments made in the petition, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 i.e. Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur to look into the matter and to dispose of the representation dated 05.10.2022 (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the lives and liberty of the petitioners, then necessary steps warranted under law be taken thereupon at the earliest so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. A copy of this order along with copy of the representation dated 05.10.2022 be sent to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur (respondent No.2), so as to enable him to do the needful expeditiously."

Advocate K.S. Brar appeared for the petitioners.

The High Court further clarified that "the aforesaid order shall not confer any immunity upon the petitioners, in case it is found that they have committed any wrong."

Accordingly, the Court disposed of the petition.

Cause Title – Naveen & another v. State of Punjab & others

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