Priya And ANR v. Ut Chandigarh And ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-2600-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 09.03.2026 PRIYA AND ANR ... Petitioners

Versus

UT CHANDIGARH AND ORS.

... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present :

Mr. Kuldeep Jhanjhariya, Advocate, for the petitioners. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family members.

2.

Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the Senior Superintendent of Police, UT Chandigarh i.e. respondent No.2 is directed to look into the representation dated 28.02.2026 (Annexure P-5), made to him by them and take appropriate action on the same. 3.

As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their dates of birth are 23.03.2003 and 20.03.1997, respectively. The copies of their Aadhar cards are appended as Annexures P-1 and P-2, respectively. They got married on 23.02.2026 and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition as Annexure P-3.

4.

Notice of motion.

5.

At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manish Bansal, PP, UT Chandigarh, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3 and has no objection in deciding the representation filed on behalf of the petitioners. 6.

In view of the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioners and without going into the merits of their claim, this petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.1 to 3 to look into the representation ASHOK KUMAR 2026.03.09 16:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-2600-2026 (O&M) -2dated 28.02.2026 (Annexure P-5) and decide the same expeditiously, in accordance with law.

7.

It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioners, in case, they are found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against them if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding their involvement in a cognizable offence, for which they may be required by the investigating agency. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 09.03.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.03.09 16:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document