Khushdeep Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others

The petitioners have prayed for issuance of necessary directions to the official respondents for protecting their civil/personal rights and liberties from being invaded by the private respondents. Petitioners are alleged to have solemnized marriage on 13.03.2023 on attaining the age of majority. They feel reasonable apprehension and a threat perception at the hands of the private respondents and pray that their personal/civil rights be not violated by them.

Precisely, in the context of aforesaid relief, petitioners have approached the Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka and SHO, PS City 1 Abohar, District Fazilka-respondents No.2 and 3, respectively by way of representation dated 13.03.2023 (Annexure P-6). Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3.

On the asking of the Court, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3. At this stage, without expressing any opinion as to the validity of marriage and majority of the petitioners, it would be just and appropriate NISHA 2023.03.18 15:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this Judicial Record/Decree/Document, which is scanned copy of the original

to direct respondent No.3 to look into the grievance of the petitioners and pass an appropriate order on merits in accordance with law. Till then, protect the life and liberty of the petitioners. Respondent No.2 shall pass necessary order without being influenced by any pleadings made in the petition. This order shall not debar the official respondents from proceeding against any of the parties, if they are involved in any other case. It would be appreciated if the needful is done within a period of one month from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. NISHA 2023.03.18 15:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this Judicial Record/Decree/Document, which is scanned copy of the original