High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRM-M/26740/2018disposed of

Sukhchain Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab & Others

2018-06-26Ms. Justice Ritu Bahri2 pages

CRM-M-26740 of 2018 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26740 of 2018 Date of decision: 26.06.2018 Sukhchain Kaur and another .... Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN Present :

Ms. Kuljinder Kaur, Advocate for the petitioners.

**** Avneesh Jhingan, J.

The petitioners have approached this Court seeking protection of their lives and liberty on the premise that petitioner No.1 has performed marriage with petitioner No.2 against the wishes of her parents and other family members and the petitioners are apprehending threat to their lives and liberty at their instance.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Dr. Malvika Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3-State.

Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that a representation dated 24.06.2018 (Annexure P-4) was made to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, seeking necessary protection but no action has been taken so far in the matter.

Heard.

Anju 2018.06.26 16:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document phhc

CRM-M-26740 of 2018 -2The present petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-the Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, to look into grievance of the petitioners expressed in the representation dated 24.06.2018 (Annexure P-4) and take appropriate action, if any, warranted in the circumstances.

The validity of the marriage has not been decided in this petition. In case there is any FIR lodged against petitioner No.2, the police would be at liberty to take action in accordance with law. (AVNEESH JHINGAN) JUDGE 26.06.2018 anju Note:

1.Whether the order is speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No 2.Whether the order is reportable :

Yes/No