Rita Rani And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

Crl. Misc. No. M-22725 of 2017 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-22725 of 2017 Date of decision : 27.6.2017 Rita Rani and another ......Petitioners versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY

Present:

Both the petitioners in person with counsel Mr. Bhupinder Ghai, Advocate.

-- ANITA CHAUDHRY, J. (ORAL) Rita Rani and Mukesh Kumar, the petitioners before me, claim themselves to be major. They have pleaded that they have married against the wishes of respondents No.6 and 7 and seek protection to their life and liberty. They apprehend danger from respondents No.6 and 7. A photocopy of the marriage certificate has been placed on record Annexure P-4. They have placed on record photographs Annexure P-3 evidencing their marriage. The petitioners have submitted a representation dated 22.06.2017, Annexure P-5 to respondent No.2.

Without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the evidentiary value of the documents placed on the file, I dispose of the petition with directions to respondent No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioners, Annexure P-5, within a period of one month and grant them protection, if any threat to their life and liberty is perceived. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action Naresh Kumar 2017.06.27 15:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-22725 of 2017 -2for violation of law if any committed by them. (ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE June 27, 2017 nt Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No Naresh Kumar 2017.06.27 15:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh