Suman Gupta & Anr. v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Police protection writ by inter-faith/mixed-religion couple intending marriage under Special Marriage Act 1954; marriage registration pending before SDM on 11.08.2025; threats and backlash feared from family members of petitioner no.1; complaint to SHO Vasant Kunj North and DCP South West Delhi on 26.06.2025; right to marry person of own choice indelible and constitutionally protected; adult/major petitioners; State's constitutional obligation to protect citizens; directions to SHO and beat officers, daily check before 6 PM till 11.08.2025; Article 226 Constitution of India; Section 528 BNSS 2023; mandamus; disposed of; W.P.(CRL) 1940/2025; Delhi High Court; Justice Ravinder Dudeja; order dated 01.07.2025.
What did the court decide?
State directed to provide protection to both petitioners and ensure no harm is caused to them, particularly from the parents and family members of petitioner no.1; SHO to counsel the beat officers of the area; if petitioners shift residence, SHO to inform the SHO of the concerned police station who shall comply with the order; beat officer to call upon the petitioners before 6 PM every day at least till 11.08.2025 to ensure they are unharmed.