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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
VIKAS BAHL
Vicky Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
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| 1. parties seeking judicial intervention for police protection regarding life and liberty in live-in relationships. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. duty of the state to protect life and liberty regardless of the legality of the relationship or personal morality. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. fundamental right of adults to associate and reside with a partner of their choice, requiring state protection against threats. (Para 13) |
| 4. court order directing authorities to evaluate threat perceptions and provide necessary protection without deciding relationship legality. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT
VIKAS BAHL, J.(ORAL)
1. The present Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 / 227 of the Constitution of India for directing respondents no.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the date of birth of petitioner no.1 is 16.07.1991 as is apparent from his aadhar card (Annexure P-1) and the date of birth of petitioner no.2 is 13.05.2003 as is apparent from her aadhar card (Annexure P-2) and thus, both the petitioners are major. It is submitted that the petitioners are living in a “Live in
The right to life and liberty is a fundamental constitutional guarantee. Individuals, including those in live-in relationships, are entitled to state protection against threats to their safety, regar....
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, and individuals in live-in relationships are entitled to protection from threats.
Individuals in live-in relationships are entitled to protection of life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, similar to those in formal marriages.
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.
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