Jaspreet Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5984-2020 (O&M) Date of decision : 17.08.2020 Jaspreet Kaur and another

...Petitioners

Vs.

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN

Present:

Mr. Krishan M. Vohra, Advocate for the petitioners ALKA SARIN, J. (ORAL) Heard through Video Conferencing.

By way of present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners are seeking protection of their lives and liberty at the hands of private respondents.

Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners are major and have got married against the wishes of their parents and relatives. They are receiving serious threats and apprehend grave danger to their life and liberty. The petitioners had also sent a representation dated 11.08.2020 (Annexure P-5) to the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar, Mohali (Punjab) for providing adequate security. However, no action has been taken till date.

Notice of motion.

On the asking of the Court, Ms. Samina Dhir, DAG, Punjab has joined the session through Video Conferencing and accepts notice. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

Without expressing any opinion with regard to the veracity of the contents of the petition and the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to TRIPTI SAINI 2020.08.18 11:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-5984-2020 - 2 - respondent No.2 - Senior Superintendent of Police SAS Nagar, Mohali (Punjab) - to consider the representation dated 11.08.2020 (Annexure P-5) and take necessary action as per law.

It is, however, made clear that this order shall not, in any manner, be construed as an expression of opinion on the veracity of the statement made by the petitioners or on the validity of the marriage and shall have no effect on any other civil or criminal proceedings, if any, instituted/pending against them.

August 17, 2020 (ALKA SARIN) tripti JUDGE Whether speaking/reasonable: Yes/No.

Whether reportable : Yes/No.

TRIPTI SAINI 2020.08.18 11:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document