Sandeep Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

YOGESH SHARMA 2020.06.22 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-3974-2020

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-3974-2020 Date of decision :22.06.2020 Sandeep Kaur and another ... Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN

Present:

Mr.R.K. Kashyap, Advocate for the petitioners.

Ms. Monika Jalota, DAG, Punjab.

**** ALKA SARIN, J.

Heard through Video Conferencing.

Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners are major and have got married against the wishes of their parents and relatives. They are receiving serious threats and apprehend grave danger to their life and liberty. The petitioners have also sent a representation dated 17.06.2020 (Annexure P-4) to respondent no.2 for providing adequate security. However, no action has been taken till date. Notice of motion.

On the asking of the Court, Ms. Monika Jalota, DAG, Punjab has joined the session through Video Conferencing and accepts notice. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

YOGESH SHARMA 2020.06.22 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-3974-2020 Without expressing any opinion with regard to the veracity of the contents of the petition and the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala (Punjab), to consider the representation dated 17.06.2020 (Annexure P-4) and take necessary action as per law.

It is, however, made clear that this order shall not, in any manner, be construed as an expression of the opinion on the veracity of the statement made by the petitioners or on the validity of the marriage and shall have no effect on any other civil or criminal proceedings, if any, instituted/pending against them.

( ALKA SARIN ) JUDGE 22.06.2020 Yogesh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/ No Whether Reportable Yes/ No