Jaminta And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-4150-2026 162 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4150-2026 Date of Decision: 09.04.2026 JAMINTA AND ANR .....PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL

Present:

Mr. Simranjit Singh Makkar, Advocate and Mr. Harkirat Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in the nature of mandamus directing respondent No. 2 and 3 to protect their life and liberty of the petitioners and to restrain the private respondent Nos. 4 to 6 not to harass or interfere in the peaceful married life of the petitioners.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners being major, got married against the wishes of private respondents No. 4 to 6. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents No. 4 to 6. Resultantly, a representation dated 09.04.2026 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana wherein a mention has been made about the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official respondents having been communicated RENU RAWAT 2026.04.09 17.12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP-4150-2026 about the alleged threat perception, no steps have been taken to come to the rescue of the petitioners. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana to look into their representation dated 09.04.2026 (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to respondents No. 1 to 3 only. 4.

At the asking of the Court, Mr. Rohit Hans, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3. 5.

Keeping in view the mandate of Supreme Court in the case of "Lata Singh V. State of U.P. and another", JT 2006 (6) SC 173, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana to look into the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with law to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents. 6.

It is clarified that this order shall not be treated as a stamp of this Court about the marriage of the parties and no opinion with regard to the validity of the marriage has been expressed in this order. (H.S.GREWAL) 09.04.2026 JUDGE renu Whether speaking/ reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.04.09 17.12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh