Priya and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In CRWP No.5846 of 2021, the Punjab & Haryana High Court disposed of a writ petition filed by the petitioner couple apprehending danger from relatives. The court directed the Superintendent of Police to examine their representation and grant protection if a threat to life or liberty was perceived, without evaluating document evidence.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No.2 (Superintendent of Police) to decide the petitioners' representation and grant protection if threat to life or liberty is perceived.