IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
JASJIT SINGH BEDI
Roshani – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
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| 1. legal protection exists for individuals in live-in relationships. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. court recognizes the increasing acceptance of live-in relationships. (Para 10) |
| 3. assessment of threat perception is crucial for legal protection. (Para 11 , 15) |
| 4. legal provisions prioritize the protection of life and liberty above all. (Para 12 , 14) |
JUDGMENT :
JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J.
The present Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondent Nos. 1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of private respondent nos.4 to 10.
2. The petitioner no.1 is stated to have been born on 04.01.2006 and for this purpose, reference has been made to the Aadhaar card (Annexure P-1). The petitioner no.2 is stated to have been born on 01.01.2001 and for the said purpose, reference has been made to the Aadhaar card (Annexure P-2). It is stated that the petitioners are in a “Live in Relationship”. Petitioner No.1 had solemnized marriage with one Momin- respondent no.4. Petitioner No.2 is also married with respondent no.4 and had one son and one daughter who are residing with respondent no.4 (father).
Pardeep Singh and another vs. State of Haryana
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.
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.
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.
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 legal protection against 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.
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 of the Constitution is paramount, and individuals in live-in relationships are entitled to legal protection against threats.
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