Chandni And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-4171-2026 (O&M) -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4171-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 13.04.2026 CHANDNI AND ANR.

...PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI

Present:

Mr. Amit Kumar, Advocate (through V.C.) for the petitioner.

**** RAMESH KUMARI , J. (ORAL) CRM-W-542-2026 Allowed as prayed for.

Main case Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, both the petitioners have filed the present petition with a prayer to direct the official respondents to decide the representation dated 08.04.2026 (Annexure P-4). 1.

The facts, as can be inferred from the petition, are as follows: Both the petitioners, who are major, got married to each other in accordance with Hindu rites and ceremonies on 12.03.2026. Their relationship was not approved of by their parents and they expressed their unhappiness. It is in this backdrop that the present petition has been filed by the petitioners. 2.

Notice of motion.

3.

Mr. Rishabh Singla, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

4.

In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2RENU BALA 2026.04.13 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-4171-2026 (O&M) -2Senior Superintendent of Police, Ludhiana to decide the representation dated 08.04.2026 (Annexure P-4) within a period of two weeks. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, then necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners.

5.

It is, however, clarified that this order shall not be taken to be any expression as regards the alleged marriage of the petitioners and shall not confer any immunity upon the petitioners, in case it is found that they have committed any wrong.

6.

Disposed of accordingly.

13.04.2026 (RAMESH KUMARI) renubala JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No RENU BALA 2026.04.13 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document