Constitution of India, 1950
Articles 21 & 226—Writ—Police protection to a couple who are staying together in a live in-relationship—Age of girl is about 18 years and that of boy is 19 years—Submission that they want to perform marriage after attaining the eligible age of marriage of the boy—Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to life and personal liberty under the ambit of the fundamental rights, and any threat to these rights constitutes violation of the same—Even as per Section 29 of the Rajasthan Police Act every police officer is duty bound to protect the life and personal liberty of the citizens—Fact that the petitioners have already approached the Nodal Officer, by way of filing a representation, it is expected from the Nodal Officer to decide the representation so submitted by them in accordance with law and ensure that after analyzing the threat perceptions, if necessitated, he may pass necessary orders to provide adequate security and protection to the petitioners.
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