Sandeep Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

2024:PHHC:020928 CRWP-1380-2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (115) CRWP-1380-2024 Date of Decision:-14.02.2024 Sandeep Kaur and another ....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Naveen Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Imran Farooqi, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article(s) 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners (who got married on 07.02.2024), at the hands of private respondent. 2.

Notice of motion to respondents No. 1 to 3.

3.

On asking of the Court, Mr. Siddharth Attri, AAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of State/respondents No.1 to 3.

4.

Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent or to seek a reply from the respondent.

5.

In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 07.02.2024 (Annexure P-4) and take necessary action, PARUL 2024.02.14 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2024:PHHC:020928 CRWP-1380-2024 in accordance with law.

6.

It is made clear that the filing of this petition or any order passed herein does not approve or disapprove the relationship/marriage of the petitioners and is not a stamp by the Court qua their relationship/marriage as this petition is considered only for the purpose of ensuring the protection of life and liberty of petitioners being citizen of this country and for no other reason.

7.

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. 8.

It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averment made in this petition or in the representation dated 27.02.2024 (Annexure P-4) is found to be incorrect, the State Authorities are directed to take appropriate action, in accordance with law.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE February 14, 2024 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2024.02.14 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document