Tarsem Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2024:PHHC:001503 CRWP-173-2024 Date of decision: January 9th, 2024 Tarsem Singh and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Deep Inder Singh Walia and Ms. Gursimran Walia, Advocates for the petitioners.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of directions to respondents No.1 to 3, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 9, who are stated to be family members of petitioner No.2. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1, aged 28 years and petitioner No.2, aged 27 years, got married on 02.01.2024, against the wishes of family members of petitioner No.2, arrayed as respondents No.4 to 9. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 03.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) was also made to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Patiala for protection of their life and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2Superintendent of Police, Patiala to look into their representation (Annexure P-4) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.01.09 14:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh

CRWP-173-2024 -23.

Notice of motion to official respondents only. 4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. Arun Luthra, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a directions to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, to look into the representation dated 03.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

January 9th, 2024 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.01.09 14:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document.

Chandigarh