Archive · 22 Dec 2025
High Court Directs Police to Consider Protection Plea for Live-in Couple
The Punjab and Haryana High Court told the police to think about protecting a couple who are living together but not married.
The court said that everyone has the right to live with whoever they choose, as long as it's legal.
The couple asked for protection because they felt they might be in danger from their families.
The court said that if there's a chance of harm, the police should take action.
A lawyer said that if couples want to get married and need protection, the High Court is the best place to ask for help.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the police to consider a live-in couple's plea for protection.
Justice Rupinderjit Chahal emphasized that every major individual has the right to live with their chosen partner, subject to applicable laws.
The couple filed a plea under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking police protection from their kin.
The court noted that protection of life and liberty is a basic constitutional feature, regardless of the legality of the relationship.
The police were directed to assess the threat perception and take appropriate action in accordance with the law.
- Who
- A live-in couple and the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- What
- The High Court directed the police to consider the couple's plea for protection
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Why
- To protect the couple's life and liberty from potential threats
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Justice
- Rupinderjit Chahal
- Articles Cited
- Article 226 of the Constitution
- Relationship Status
- Live-in relationship
- Key Legal Principle
- Protection of life and liberty is a basic feature of the constitution