Sukhpal Singh And ANR v. The State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH (Through Video Conferencing) CRWP-6512-2020(O&M) Date of Decision:August 28, 2020 Sukhpal Singh and another .....Petitioners

Versus

The State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE NIRMALJIT KAUR

Present:

Mr.L.S.Lakhanpal, Advocate for the petitioners.

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NIRMALJIT KAUR, J. (ORAL) The present petition is filed for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.1 to 3 to provide protection of life and liberty to the petitioners at the hands of private respondent Nos.4 to 5. It is contended that the petitioners have got married out of their own free will but against the wishes of the private respondents and accordingly, feel threatened at their hands.

Issue notice of motion.

Mr.Hittan Nehra, Additional Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3.

Without going into the merits of the case, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2, i.e. the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, to look into the threat perception and take appropriate measures, if so required.

August 28, 2020 ( NIRMALJIT KAUR ) meenuss JUDGE 1.

Whether speaking/reasoned ?

Yes/No 2.

Whether reportable ?

Yes/No MEENU 2020.08.28 14:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh