Ruma Devi And ANR v. State Of Haryana And ORS

Crl. Misc. No. M-30196-2016

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-30196 of 2016 Date of decision : 29.08.2016 Ruma Devi and another ......Petitioners versus State of Haryana and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY

Present:

Both the petitioners in person with counsel Mr. B.S.Dhull, Advocate.

-- ANITA CHAUDHRY, J. (ORAL) Marriage certificate and affidavit of petitioner No. 2 have been filed and the same are taken on record.

Ruma Devi and Jitender, the petitioners before me, claim themselves to be major. They have pleaded that they have married against the wishes of respondents No. 4 and 5 and seek protection to their life and liberty. They apprehend danger from respondents No. 4 and 5. They have placed on record photographs Annexure P-3 evidencing their marriage. The petitioners have submitted a representation dated 25.8.2016, Annexure P-4 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-4 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 2016.08.29 17:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-30196-2016 for violation of law if any committed by them. (ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE August 29, 2016 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.08.29 17:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh