Neha And ANR. v. State Of Punjab And ORS.








IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.

 

Date of Decision:29.04.2024    ....Petitioners

VERSUS

     ....Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KARAMJIT SINGH

Present:

Mr. Dixit Garg, Advocate for the petitioners.

******* KARAMJIT SINGH, J.(Oral) Petitioners allege that both of them are major and they got married on 18.04.2024 against the wishes of respondents No.4 and 5 who are related to petitioner No.1. This is their first marriage. 2.

Counsel for the petitioners submits that aforesaid private respondents No.4 and 5 have threatened to cause harm to both the petitioners and in this regard, representation dated 19.04.2024 (Annexure P-4) was given to Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), Amritsar but till date no action has been taken by the concerned authority in this regard.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Jasjeet Singh Dhaliwal, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of State. He submits that the concerned authority will look into the matter and take decision on the representation of the petitioners in accordance with law.

5.

In view of above, without going into the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with direction to Senior Superintendent Priyanka Thakur 2024.04.29 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

 



 of Police (Rural), Amritsar to consider representation dated 19.04.2024 (Annexure P-4) and to take action if so warranted in accordance with law. 6.

However, any observations made in this order will not be construed as an expression of opinion on the validity of the marriage of the petitioners. In case the petitioners have committed any offence, law will take its own course.

(KARAMJIT SINGH) JUDGE 29.04.2024 Priyanka Thakur Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No




Priyanka Thakur 2024.04.29 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document