Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Protection for Live‑in Couple, Cites Abuse of Legal Process

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, sitting in Chandigarh, turned down a petition filed by a live‑in couple seeking judicial protection. The bench observed that both individuals are adults capable of making independent decisions and that there is no evidence of coercion or threat. Consequently, the court characterized the application as an attempt to misuse the judicial machinery. The judges emphasized that the legal system should not be employed to settle personal disputes that do not involve criminal conduct. The couple will have to pursue any remedy through alternative civil avenues, if appropriate.