Kuljit Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

 



 

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

CRM M-6247 of 2019 Date of Decision: February 08, 2019 Kuljit Singh and another .....Petitioners Vs.

State of Punjab and ors.

.....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU.

-.- Present:- Mr. Ritesh Pandey, Advocate for the petitioners.

-.- MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed praying for protection to the life and liberty of the petitioners, in view of the marriage solemnized by them against the wishes of respondent Nos.4 to 8. Notice of motion.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3 and three copies of the petition have been supplied to him in the Court. The documents annexed by the petitioners including the AADHAR Cards of the petitioners show that both are major and are present Sanjay Gupta 2019.02.08 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

 



 in Court also, duly identified by their Counsel. They apprehend threat to their life and liberty at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 8. Therefore, respondent No.2 Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, is directed to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, as per law. However, it is made clear that this order may not be construed as expression of an opinion on legality and validity of the marriage of the petitioners.

In case, any criminal case is pending against petitioner No.1, this order shall not be any hindrance to proceed according to law. With the above direction, the petition stands disposed of. February 08, 2019 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) sanjay JUDGE Whether speaking/ reasoned:

Yes/ No.

Whether Reportable:

Yes/No.

Sanjay Gupta 2019.02.08 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh