Palak And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

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Notice of motion to the official respondents. 3.

Mr. Siddharth Attri, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

4.

Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from any one of the respondents.

5.

The petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representations dated 23.01.2024 and 01.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action, in accordance with law.

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by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the relationship/marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against them under any other provision of law.

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This order shall not operate as an alibi or defence to any proceedings which might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the present order/directions have been passed.

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It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averment made in this petition or in the representations dated 23.01.2024 and 01.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) is found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed to take appropriate action, in accordance with law.

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However, since this petition is being disposed of in limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondent Nos.4 and 5 as there is serious doubt with regard their being even aware of the act and conduct of the children.

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