Bavandeep Mann And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS.
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The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family members.
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Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar i.e. respondent No.2 is directed to look into the representation dated 20.03.2026 (Annexure P-5), made to him by them and take appropriate action on the same. 3.
As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and the date of birth of petitioner No.1 is 19.11.2005 and date of birth of petitioner No.2 is 31.07.2001. The copy of their Aadhar cards are appended DINESH 2026.03.26 12:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
as Annexures P-1 and P-2 respectively. They got married on 20.03.2026 and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition as Annexure P-3. 4.
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In view of the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioners and without going into the merits of their claim, this petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation dated 20.03.2026 (Annexure P-5) and decide the same expeditiously, in accordance with law.
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It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioners, in case, they are found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against them if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding their involvement in a cognizable offence, for which they may be required by the investigating agency.
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