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Raveena Bawa and Another v. State of Haryana and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC11 Sept 2026CRWP/10998/2026

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Single judge order disposing of a writ petition under Article 226 seeking directions to police authorities to protect petitioners' lives and liberty against private threats arising from their live-in relationship.

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Direction issued to Superintendent of Police, Ambala (Respondent No. 2) to investigate reported threats and ensure the life and liberty of the petitioners.

Raveena Bawa and Another Vs State of Haryana and Others — Punjab & Haryana HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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CRWP-10998-2026 (O&M)

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141 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRWP-10998-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 11.09.2026

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RAVEENA BAWA AND ANOTHER ... PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ... RESPONDENTS

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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL

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Present:Mr. A.K.Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner.

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H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL)

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Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, who are averse to their live in relationship.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in live in relationship with petitioner No.2. Respondents No.4 to 8 have been extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to Annexure P-3 dated 06.09.2026, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to Superintendent of Police, Ambala seeking his help, however, it had been in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2Superintendent of Police, Ambala to look into the aforesaid representation JANKI BHATT 2026.09.11 17:30 I attest to the accuracy andand take appropriate steps at the earliest. integrity of this document

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CRWP-10998-2026 (O&M)

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Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only.

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On asking of the Court, Mr. Vishal Kashyap, Sr. DAG Haryana accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

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In view of the above, without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Ambala to look into the aforesaid representation qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

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11.09.2026		(H
Janki
	Whether speaking/reasoned	: Yes/No
	Whether reportable	: Yes/No

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JANKI BHATT 2026.09.11 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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