Jasvir Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Decided on : 11.02.2025 Jasvir Kaur and another . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab and others . . . Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Sarbjeeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Amandeep Singh, DAG, Punjab.

**** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) CRM-W-178-2025 I.

This is an application filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, for placing on the amended memo of parties.

II.

In view of the averments made in the application, prayer made therein is allowed. Amended memo of parties filed along with application is taken on record, subject to all just exceptions. Office to tag the same at appropriate place.

III.

CRM stands disposed of.

CRWP-1043-2025 1.

Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the official respondents to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents. The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are

- 2 - tabulated as under:- Petitioner No. 1 Petitioner No. 2 Name(s) Jasvir Kaur Hardeep Singh Age (in years) 27 years 24 years Date of marriage 29.01.2025 Rite Sikh Rites Represented on 29.01.2025 Submitted to Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala Family members arrayed as Respondents No.4 to 7 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have solemnized marriage against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. It is the first marriage of both the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 29.01.2025 (Annexure P-7), to respondent No.2 - Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3.

Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4.

On asking of the Court, learned State counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent - State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. 5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 - Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, to look into the representation dated 29.01.2025 (Annexure P-7), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. 6.

However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to

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(SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE February 11, 2025 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No