Preeti Kumari And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

  

 





IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.


  

Date of Decision:29.04.2024
 



 ....Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

  
  

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

Present:

Ms. Kuljit Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Sunil Kumar Rana, Advocate for the petitioners.

******* KARAMJIT SINGH, J.(Oral) Petitioners allege that both of them are major and they got married on 25.04.2024 against the wishes of respondents No.4 to 6 who are related to petitioner No.1. This is their first marriage. 2.

Counsel for the petitioners submits that aforesaid private respondents No.4 to 6 have threatened to cause harm to both the petitioners and in this regard, representation dated 25.04.2024 (Annexure P-5) was given to Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla but till date no action has been taken by the concerned authority in this regard. 3.

Notice of motion.

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Mr. Jasjeet Singh Dhaliwal, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of State and on instructions from ASI Narain Singh apprised the Court that private respondents are not interfering into marital life of the petitioners and to this effect they have already made statements to the police officials on 28.04.2024 and copies of the same are taken on record. State counsel further submits that in case any such representation is pending, the concerned authority will look into the matter and take action Priyanka Thakur 2024.04.29 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document in accordance with law.

  



 





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Counsel for the petitioners while reiterating the allegations made in the present petition submits that petitioners are still apprehending threats at the hands of private respondents. 6.

In light of the above, without going into the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with direction to Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla to consider representation dated 25.04.2024 (Annexure P-5) and to take action if so warranted in accordance with law.

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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