Simran Verma And ANR. v. State Of Punjab And ORS.

Crl. Misc. No. M-29406-of 2016

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-29406 of 2016 Date of decision : 23.08.2016 Simran Verma 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 Ms. Manpreet Ghuman, Advocate.

-- ANITA CHAUDHRY, J. (ORAL) Affidavit of petitioner No. 2 has been filed and the same is taken on record.

Simran Verma and Aman, the petitioners before me, claim themselves to be major. They have pleaded that they have married against the wishes of respondents No. 4 to 6 and seek protection to their life and liberty. They apprehend danger from respondents No. 4 to 6. They have placed on record photographs Annexure P-4 and marriage certificate Annexures P-5 evidencing their marriage. The petitioners have submitted a representation dated 21.8.2016, Annexure P-6 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-6 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 Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.08.24 10:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-29406-of 2016 for violation of law if any committed by them. (ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE August 23, 2016 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.08.24 10:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh