Manju v. the State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
Police protection – woman seeking to visit matrimonial home to collect her belongings
Case brief
What is this about?
Manju v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors., W.P.(CRL) 34/2026, High Court of Delhi, order dated 06.01.2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prateek Jalan. Petitioner, residing away from her matrimonial home, sought a direction to respondent Nos. 1 to 3 (police authorities) for protection to visit the matrimonial home to collect her belongings, apprehending threats from respondent Nos. 4 and 5 (estranged husband and mother-in-law). Petition disposed of with direction furnishing contact details of SHO and beat constable, P.S. Kanjhawala, Delhi – 110081. Counsel: Rahul Tyagi (ASC), Priya Rai and Sangeet Sibou for the State. Keywords: police protection, matrimonial home, estranged husband, mother-in-law, SHO, beat constable, P.S. Kanjhawala, disposed.
What did the court decide?
Direction that the petitioner be provided the contact details of the Station House Officer, P.S. Kanjhawala, Delhi – 110081, and the beat constable, whom she may contact prior to visiting her matrimonial home; they will take necessary steps in the event of any exigencies.