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Protection of Life and Liberty

3 articlesLatest June 2026
Article 21 | Police Duty to Protect Couples in Live-in Relationships from Threats Without Legality Scrutiny : Punjab & Haryana HC
Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court

Article 21 | Police Duty to Protect Couples in Live-in Relationships from Threats Without Legality Scrutiny : Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed that the right to life under Article 21 includes protection from threats, even for couples in live-in relationships, without adjudicating the relationship's legality. The ruling mandates police to assess threat perceptions and provide protection, reinforcing state responsibility to safeguard personal liberty regardless of social or legal judgments on relationship status.

Section 87 BNSS | Allahabad HC Directs Police Protection for Married Couple Pending Investigation, Bars Coercive Action : Allahabad HC
Case Law Analysis
|Allahabad High Court

Section 87 BNSS | Allahabad HC Directs Police Protection for Married Couple Pending Investigation, Bars Coercive Action : Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court reinforces the right to life and liberty under Article 21 by directing police protection for a married couple facing harassment, while mandating cooperation in the investigation under Section 87 BNSS. The court barred coercive action until statements are recorded, balancing individual rights with procedural fairness.