Harpreet Singh and Another v. State of Punjab and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Live-in relationship couple protection writ; minor partner (17 years) declared child in need of care and protection under Section 2(14) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015; production before Child Welfare Committee Bathinda within one week; custody decision and compliance report to High Court; SSP Bathinda representation dated 09.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) to be decided within one month; threats from private respondents No.4-12; notice accepted by DAG Punjab; Punjab and Haryana High Court, CRWP-8390-2026 (O&M), 16.07.2026.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued: official respondents No.2 and 3 to ensure, through the Child Welfare Officer, Bathinda, that petitioner No.2 (minor, 17 years) is produced before the Child Welfare Committee, Bathinda within one week, with the Committee to decide her custody as per law and send a compliance report to the Court; official respondents to decide the petitioners' representation dated 09.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) within one month and, if a genuine threat to life and liberty is found, take necessary protective steps as per law at the earliest.