Amanpreet And Another v. State Of Punjab & Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRWP-2293-2026 Date of decision: 10.03.2026 Amanpreet and Anr ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab & Ors .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY

Present:

Ms. Anjali Thakur, Advocate for the petitioners. AARADHNA SAWHNEY , J (ORAL) 1.

Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, both the petitioners have filed the present petition with a prayer to direct the official respondents to decide the representation dated 24.02.2026 (Annexure P.5). 2.

The facts, as can be inferred from the petition, are as follows: Both the petitioners, who are major, got married to each other in accordance with Sikh rites and ceremonies on 24.02.2026. Their relationship was not approved of by parents of petitioner No.1, who expressed their unhappiness. It is in this backdrop that the present petition has been filed by the petitioners. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, DAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

5.

In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with direction to official respondents to decide the representation dated 24.02.2026 (Annexure P.5) within a period of four weeks. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, then necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. 6.

It is, however, clarified that this order shall not be taken to be any expression as regards the alleged marriage of the petitioners and shall not confer any immunity upon the petitioners, in case it is found that they have committed any wrong.

10.03.2026 ( AARADHNA SAWHNEY ) manoj JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No MANOJ KUMAR 2026.03.11 22:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order