Prabhjot Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-1264-2025 Date of decision: February 6th, 2025 Prabhjot Kaur and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Balwant Singh, Advocate for the petitioners.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 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 8, who are stated to be family members of petitioner No.1. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners got married on 04.02.2025, against the wishes of family members of petitioner No.1, arrayed as respondents No.4 to 8. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 04.02.2025 (Annexure P-4) was also made to respondent No.2Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur, for protection of their life and liberty, but in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur, to look into their representation (Annexure P-4) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to official respondents only. PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.02.06 12:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Senior 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 respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur, to look into the representation dated 04.02.2025 (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.

February 6th, 2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.02.06 12:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh