Manpreet Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-4759-2020 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. 4759 of 2020 (O&M) Date of decision : 14.07.2020 Manpreet Kaur and another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JITENDRA CHAUHAN

Present:

Mr. Kamaldeep Singh Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Suveer Sheokand, Addl A.G., Punjab.

JITENDRA CHAUHAN, J. (Oral) The matter has been taken up through video-conferencing in the light of the pandemic COVID-19 situation and as per instructions. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are major and there is no legal impediment to their marriage. They have solemnized marriage. Their marriage is opposed by respondent Nos. 4 to 6, who are the family members of petitioner No. 1. Notice of motion.

At the asking of the Court, Mr. Suveer Sheokand, Addl A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. A complete copy of the paper book has already been furnished to learned State counsel. Without expressing any opinion with regard to validity of marriage and on the merits of the assertions made in the petition, the instant JYOTI 2020.07.14 03:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-4759-2020 -2petition is disposed of with the direction to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Barnala to take necessary action on the representation dated 09.07.2020 (Annexure P-4) moved by the petitioners and provide necessary protection to the petitioners in accordance with law, in case, he is satisfied that the life and liberty of the petitioners are threatened at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 6. Disposed of.

14.07.2020 (JITENDRA CHAUHAN) Jyoti-II JUDGE Whether speaking / reasoned :

Yes No Whether Reportable :

Yes No JYOTI 2020.07.14 03:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document