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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL
Baljinder Kaur – Appellant
Versus
State Of Punjab – Respondent
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| 1. right to live-in relationships requires legal protection (Para 1 , 2 , 6) |
| 2. previous judgments support protection rights (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court emphasizes constitutional rights to life and liberty (Para 10 , 11 , 14) |
| 4. court disposes case directing protection actions (Para 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J.
The present Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of appropriate directions to official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from private respondents.
2. Petitioner No.1 is stated to be born on 01.01.2006. Petitioner No.2 is stated to be born on 09.08.2000 and for the said purpose, reference has been made to Aadhaar cards (Annexure P-1 and P-2). It is stated that the petitioners are in a “Live in Relationship” since petitioner no.1/Baljinder Kaur was already married to respondent No.4/Dharam Singh whereas petitioner No.2/Narinder Singh is unmarried. The petitioners have moved representation dated 10.08.2025 (Annexure P-3) to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, however, no action thereon has been taken till date.
3. Learned counsel for th
The right to live with a partner of choice is protected under Article 21, extending to individuals in live-in relationships against threats to life and liberty.
The right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution is paramount, and individuals in live-in relationships are entitled to legal protection against threats.
The right to life and liberty under Article 21 encompasses the right to live with one's chosen partner, regardless of formal marital status, affirming equal protection for live-in relationships.
Protection of life and liberty extends to individuals in live-in relationships, warranting state intervention against threats.
The Court recognizes the right to life and liberty under Article 21, entitling individuals in a live-in relationship to protection if threatened.
Individuals living in a live-in relationship have the right to seek legal protection for their life and liberty against threats, as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Individuals in live-in relationships are entitled to equal protection of life and liberty under the Constitution, even when societal acceptance is lacking.
The right to life and liberty under Article 21 includes the right to choose a partner, whether through marriage or a live-in relationship, warranting protection from threats.
The right to life and liberty under Article 21 includes the right to choose a partner, and individuals in live-in relationships are entitled to protection from threats.
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