The High Court granted protection to the petitioner, fearing threat to life, under Article 21 for one week. Orders restrict travel and allow daily extensions. Order is time-bound and clarifies no adjudication on merits.
Police protection for one week from date of order with restrictions on movement outside residence.
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114 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
CRWP No. 8439-2023 Date of decision: 25.08.2023
Harmeet Kaur ...Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others …Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA
Present: Ms. Ruby Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner(s).
Mr. Karunesh Kaushal, AAG, Punjab.
ANOOP CHITKARA
Fearing for life and liberty at the hands of the private respondents, the petitioner, invoking the fundamental right of life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, has come up before this Court seeking protection through the State.
Sonia Arora 2023.08.25 14:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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Petition is allowed to the extent mentioned above . All pending applications, if any, stand disposed.
(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE
25.08.2023 sonia arora Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether reportable: No.
Sonia Arora 2023.08.25 14:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Harmeet Kaur
State of Punjab
Anoop Chitkara
As recorded by the court registry
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