Archive · 11 Dec 2025
High Court Protects Runaway Couple in Live-in Relationship
A couple in a live-in relationship in India went to the Punjab and Haryana High Court because they felt threatened by their relatives.
The court said that even though they are not married, their right to life and freedom is very important and must be protected.
The court told the police to make sure the couple is safe.
The court also said that if the couple does something illegal, the police can still take action against them.
A lawyer said that if a couple wants to get married and needs protection, the high court is the best place to go.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed police to protect a couple in a live-in relationship from threats.
Justice Subhas Mehla emphasized that the fundamental right to life and liberty must be protected even without a valid marriage.
The couple moved the high court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for protection.
The court directed the police to take necessary steps to ensure the couple's safety.
The court clarified that the order does not prevent legal action if the couple commits any offense.
- Who
- A couple in a live-in relationship
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed police to protect the couple from threats
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Why
- To protect their fundamental right to life and liberty
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Justice
- Subhas Mehla
- Article
- Article 226 of the Constitution of India
- Protection Granted
- Yes
- Condition
- No embargo on legal action for offenses