Manisha Rani And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No. 2387 of 2021 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. 2387 of 2021 (O&M) Date of decision : 10.3.2021 ...

Manisha Rani and another ................Petitioners vs.

State of Punjab and others .................Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Madaan Present: Mr. Kushagra Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioners.

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H. S. Madaan, J. (Oral) It is stated that petitioner no.1 - Manisha Rani, a widow, aged about 29 years has got married with petitioner No.2 - Sarbjeet Singh, aged about 24 years, against the wishes of her family members, arrayed as respondents No. 4 and 5, who are threatening to interfere in their marital life, as such to seek protection in that regard, they have approached this Court by way of filing the present petition. It is further stated that the petitioners had submitted a written representation before respondent No.2 - the Senior Superintendent of Police, Tarn Taran, dated 4.3.2021, seeking protection, copy of the same being Annexure P-5, without evoking any response so far. Notice of motion to the respondent - State.

BANITA CHUGH 2021.03.10 12:29 I agree to specified portions of this document

CRWP No. 2387 of 2021 -2At this stage, Mr. J.S. Ghuman, DAG, Punjab, has accepted notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3.

The petition is disposed of directing respondent No.2 - the Senior Superintendent of Police, Tarn Taran, to look into representation Annexure P-5, assess threat perception to the petitioners and if he finds that some action in the matter is warranted, then the needful be done in accordance with law. However, this order shall not validate the marriage between the petitioners and shall not have any effect on any civil or criminal action to which the petitioners may be found liable under the law. ( H.S. Madaan ) 10.3.2021 Judge chugh Whether speaking / reasoned Yes / No Whether reportable Yes / No BANITA CHUGH 2021.03.10 12:29 I agree to specified portions of this document