Harpreet And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-2717-2023 Decided on : 20.03.2023 Harpreet and another . . . Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab and others . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Inderjeet Singh Brar, Advocate for Mr. Jaspreet Singh Brar, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

**** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to official respondent No.2 & 3, to provide protection of lives and liberty of the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of private respondents. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 - Harpreet, aged 20 years and 06 months, and petitioner No.2 - Sahil, aged about 26 years, have solemnized marriage on 16.03.2023, against the wishes of their family member, arrayed as respondent No.4. Learned counsel for the petitioners further submits that it is the first marriage of both the petitioners. It has been submitted that the private respondents are threatening to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 16.03.2023 (Annexure P-4), to respondent No.2 - Sr. Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3.

Notice of motion.

JAWALA RAM 2023.03.20 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement.

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On asking of the Court, Mr. Anmol Singh Sandhu, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 (State). 5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to to respondent No.2 - Sr. Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur, to look into the representation dated 16.03.2023 (Annexure P-4), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondent. 6.

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.

(SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE March 20, 2023 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2023.03.20 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement.