Sanjana Rajbhadur Saroj and Another v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Interim protection – interfaith live-in relationship
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ-C No. 3566 of 2026, Sanjana Rajbhadur Saroj & Anr. v. State of U.P. & 3 Ors., Allahabad High Court, interim order dated 23.02.2026 by Vivek Kumar Singh, J. Petitioners in an interfaith live-in-relationship, both majors, seek protection from life threat/harassment by respondent no.4. SP Fatehpur directed to prevent harassment till next date; State counsel to verify FIR status in Maharashtra; listed fresh 25.03.2026. No statutes or precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection: till the next date of listing, respondent no.2-Superintendent of Police, District Fatehpur directed to ensure no harassment to the petitioners at the behest of respondent no.4 and his family members; two weeks' time granted to State counsel for instructions; case listed fresh on 25.03.2026. ¶14