Jashandeep Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRWP No.4111 of 2020 Date of decision : 25.06.2020 Jasandeep Kaur and another
...Petitioners
Versus
State of Punjab and others
...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN
Present:
Mr. Gurpal Singh Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Bhavna Gupta, 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 22.06.2020 (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. Bhavna Gupta, DAG, Punjab, has joined the session through video conferencing and accepts notice. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
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CRWP No. 4111 of 2020 -2Without 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, Bathinda, DistrictBathinda, Punjab to consider the representation dated 22.06.2020 (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 the validity of the marriage and shall have no effect on any other civil or criminal proceedings, if any, instituted/pending against them. June 25, 2020 (ALKA SARIN) tripti JUDGE Whether reportable Yes/No Whether speaking Yes/No.
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