Poonam Kumari and Another v. State of U.P. and 4 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed the petition partly, directing the police to grant protection to a couple pursuing a live-in relationship against apprehended harassment by private respondents, citing Supreme Court precedents upholding such relationships. The order references a Government Order dated 31.8.2019.
What did the court decide?
Police must grant the petitioners protection after verifying documents, as per Supreme Court decisions and Government Order dated 31.8.2019.