Shally Khanna And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

YOGESH SHARMA 2020.06.25 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-4115-2020 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4115-2020 (O&M) Date of decision : 25.06.2020 Shally Khanna and another ... Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN

Present:

Mr. R.S. Waraich (Rana), Advocate for the petitioners.

**** 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 19.06.2020 (Annexure P-4) to respondent nos.2 & 3 for providing adequate security. However, no action has been taken till date. Notice of motion.

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

Without expressing any opinion with regard to the veracity of the contents of the petition and the submissions made by learned counsel for

YOGESH SHARMA 2020.06.25 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-4115-2020 (O&M) the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana (Punjab), to consider the representation dated 19.06.2020 (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 25.06.2020 Yogesh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/ No Whether Reportable Yes/ No