Rakhi Kumari And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

  

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. 2088 of 2021 Decided on: 17 th March, 2021 Rakhi Kumari and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN.

Present:

Mr. Rahul Arora, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Bhavna Gupta, DAG, Punjab.

*** AVNEESH JHINGAN, J (ORAL) The matter is taken up for hearing through video conference due to COVID-19 situation.

This petition was filed for issuance of directions to the official respondents No.2 and 3 for protection of life and liberty of the petitioners from the private respondents No.4 to 10 arrayed in the petition.

As per the pleadings the petitioners had performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. It was pleaded that there was a threat perception.

On 3 rd March, 2021, the following order was passed:- "Notice of motion to respondents No. 1 to 3 only at this stage.

Mr. H. S. Sitta, AAG, Punjab appearing on PANKAJ BAWEJA 2021.03.17 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

   advance notice accepts the same and seeks time to have instructions.

Adjourned to 17.3.2021.

In the meantime, the police official not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police should record the statements of the petitioners.

In case a request is made by the petitioners, they may be provided shelter in safe house till the next date." Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Harbinder Brar, submits that the statements of the petitioners are recorded. It is stated therein that there is no threat perception and they do not need any police protection.

In view of above, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no cause of action survives for pursuing the present petition.

Disposed of as infructuous.

(AVNEESH JHINGAN) th MARCH, 2021 JUDGE pankaj baweja Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable No PANKAJ BAWEJA 2021.03.17 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH