The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the city police to submit a report on the complaint of an interfaith couple who alleged that they were forcibly separated by police officials after seeking protection citing threats to their safety.
Justice Sanjeev Narula ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South-East District, to personally inquire into the matter and visit the woman, who was allegedly placed in a shelter home by police, on the same day. The judge instructed the officer to verify her safety and explicitly record her wishes — particularly whether she wished to stay with her partner.
According to the petition filed by the couple, both originally from Uttar Pradesh, they approached the DCP’s office on July 22 seeking protection and accommodation in a safe house for couples. However, the woman was allegedly separated from her partner, subjected to a medical examination, and taken to a women’s shelter home at around 3 a.m. on July 24 — despite her repeated and recorded pleas to stay with the petitioner.
The court order stated: “Having regard to the aforenoted facts, this Court directs the concerned DCP to file a Status Report, personally verified by him, detailing the circumstances surrounding the events of July 23 and 24, 2025, including the action taken on the petitioners’ complaint.”
Justice Narula further directed that if the woman confirms her desire to stay with her partner, the police must make arrangements to relocate both individuals to a designated Safe House, as per the Standard Operating Procedure of the Delhi Police.
The bench has asked for the status report to be filed by August 8, the next date of hearing.
The petition also revealed that the couple had been in a relationship since 2018 and had decided to marry legally in the face of strong familial opposition and threats due to their interfaith background.
