Urmi And ANR v. State Of Haryana And Others

CRM-W-40-2022 IN/AND CRWP No. 64 of 2022 (O&M) -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRM-W-40-2022 IN/AND CRWP No. 64 of 2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 17.1.2022 Urmi and another ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Haryana and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESHWAR THAKUR

Present:

Mr. S.K.Pandey, Advocate for the applicants-petitioners.

Mr. Pardeep Prakash Chahar, DAG, Haryana.

**** SURESHWAR THAKUR , J.

(ORAL) (Through video conferencing) CRWP No. 64 of 2022 1.

On the oral request of the learned counsel for the petitioners, the main case is preponed from 27.1.2022, and, is taken on board for hearing today.

2.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus hence directing respondents No. 2 and 3 to give protection to the life and liberty of the petitioners, and also against any interference in the peaceful life of the petitioners being made at the behest of respondents No. 4 to 6. 3.

The learned State Counsel, does not have any objection, to an order being made by this Court to respondents concerned, to look into and decide through a speaking order, representation Annexure P-7. GURPREET SINGH 2022.01.17 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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Consequently, this Court directs respondents concerned, to within three weeks hereafter, hence decide Annexure P-7, through a speaking order.

5.

However, the afore order is subject to the condition that, upon the investigating officer, discovering credible evidence, with respect to the age of the co-petitioner Urmi, and, in case from the birth certificate concerned, it is clear that she is below 18 years, thereupon, upon, a complaint being filed by the father of the afore, it is open for the investigating officer concerned, to draw an appropriate action, against the accused, in accordance with law. Nonetheless, he may not arrest him without issuing seven days notice upon him.

6.

The petition is disposed of.

7.

A copy of this order be given dasti on payment of usual charges.

CRM-W-40-2022 Since the main case has been decided, the instant application also stands disposed of.

(SURESHWAR THAKUR) JUDGE January 17, 2022 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No GURPREET SINGH 2022.01.17 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh