Muskan Thakur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

CRWP-4235-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH *** CRWP-4235-2026 Date of decision : 15.04.2026 Muskan Thakur and another ... Petitioners

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State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL

Present:

Mr.Ankit Rana, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr.Sandeep Singh, AAG, Punjab.

VIKAS BAHL, J.(ORAL) 1.

The present Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for directing respondents no.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners. 2.

It is the case of the petitioners that they both are major inasmuch as petitioner no.1 was born on 21.11.2007 as is apparent from her Aadhar Card (Annexure P-1) and petitioner no.2 was born on 29.01.2001 as is apparent from his Aadhar Card (Annexure P-2), and have married each other on 09.04.2026, with their free consent and without any pressure and that this is their first marriage. Reliance has been placed upon the marriage certificate (Annexure P-3) and photographs (Annexure P-4). It is also stated DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.04.15 14:47 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment

CRWP-4235-2026 by the learned counsel for the petitioners that a detailed representation dated 09.04.2026 (Annexure P-5) has also been given to respondent no.2 with regard to the same.

3.

Notice of motion to respondent nos.1 to 3 only. 4.

On advance notice, Mr.Sandeep Singh, AAG, Punjab, appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondent nos.1 to 3 and on a specific query put by this Court, he has stated that he has no objection in case, respondent no.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, looks into the representation dated 09.04.2026 (Annexure P-5) and takes appropriate action in accordance with law.

5.

After considering the above said facts and without commenting upon the legality of the marriage and expressing any opinion on merits of the case, the present Criminal Writ Petition is disposed of with direction to respondent no.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, to look into the representation dated 09.04.2026 (Annexure P-5) and after considering the threat perception to the petitioners, respondent no.2 will take appropriate action in accordance with law.

6.

It is, however, clarified that this order shall not debar the State from proceeding against the petitioners, if involved in any other case. (VIKAS BAHL) JUDGE April 15, 2026.

Davinder Kumar Whether speaking / reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.04.15 14:47 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment