Smt. Aneeta Singh and Another v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Civil Sectt. Lko. and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. 2416 of 2024, decided 28.10.2025: couple's petition for protection of married life from police interference dismissed as misconceived where State, on Investigating Officer's instructions, stated no harassment and no action pending; relevant to petitions under Article 226-style mandamus for live-in/inter-faith couples, POCSO-era bail orders, Section 164 Cr.P.C. statements, rival spouse claims, and effect of non-appearance/non-prosecution.
What did the court decide?
The Court proceeded on the State's instructions dated 07.04.2024 received from Sri Rajveer Singh, Sub Inspector / Investigating Officer, Police Station Mahrajganj, District Raibareli, that the petitioners are not being harassed in any manner and no legal action has been taken by respondent Nos.1 to 3.