Rajasthan High Court|Friday, 20 February 2026
Rajasthan HC Directs Police to Ensure Protection for Kavita in Live-in Relationship Case
Bench
Justice Girish Kathpalia
Farjand Ali
Rajasthan HC Directs Police to Ensure Protection for Kavita in Live-in Relationship Case (2026) held that The right to life and personal liberty is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
Kavita and Dasrath Jat filed a Criminal Writ Petition seeking protection from threats to their life and personal liberty due to their live-in relationship, which faced opposition from private respondents. The court acknowledged the fundamental right to life and liberty, directing the petitioners to approach the police for protection. The court emphasized that the assessment of threat perception falls within the police's domain, while leaving the legitimacy of the relationship open for further investigation. The petition was allowed, and the police were instructed to take appropriate action based on the petitioners' representation.
The right to life and personal liberty is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
Apprehensions regarding life and personal liberty must be examined by the competent authority, specifically the police.
The court did not make any definitive findings regarding the legitimacy of the petitioners' relationship, leaving it open for further inquiry.
Agreement executed by petitioners for live-in relationship
Final judgment delivered
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