Smt Sarmeen & Anr. v. the State of Gnct of Delhi & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(CRL) 1545/2026, High Court of Delhi, decided 14.05.2026, Prateek Jalan, J. Married couple (Nikkahnama dated 06.05.2026) sought police protection under Article 226 against family members of petitioner No. 1 (respondent Nos. 4 to 13) issuing threats. Both petitioners held prima facie major (DOB 05.02.2007 and 01.07.2003). Petition disposed of: SHO, Police Station Subzi Mandi to share his and the beat constable's mobile numbers with petitioners; address-change intimation and continuation of protection by concerned police station. No notice to private respondents; no findings on veracity of allegations. Keywords: police protection, Article 226, writ petition criminal, marriage certificate Kutub Khana Hamidia, majority of petitioners, landlord denial of rent agreement, exemption application CRL.M.A. 15293/2026 allowed.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with directions: (i) SHO, Police Station Subzi Mandi to give his mobile number and the beat constable's mobile number to the petitioners for use in the event of any threat to their safety; (ii) petitioners to inform the SHO of any changed address, with the SHO requested to ensure the same directions are followed by the concerned police station.