High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRWP/7399/2021disposed of

Rajni Salaria And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

2021-08-06Mrs. Justice Meenakshi I. Mehta2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.113 CRWP No. 7399 of 2021 Date of Decision: 06th August, 2021 Rajni Salaria & Another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab & Others

...Respondents

(Heard through Video-Conferencing) CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA

Present:

Mr. Kuldeep Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. * * * * MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA, J.

(ORAL) The petitioners herein seek the indulgence of this Court for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.1 to 3 to protect their lives and liberty as they apprehend threat to the same at the hands of respondents No.4 and 5 because they (petitioners) have solemnized their marriage against the wishes of these respondents. It has also been mentioned in this petition that a representation (Annexure P-4) has already been moved to respondent No.2 in this regard. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Ms. Samina Dhir, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, who has joined the proceedings on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 in this case, in pursuance of the copies of this petition having been sent to the respondentState in advance, accepts the notice on behalf of these respondents. Heard.

Learned counsel for the petitioners restricts his prayer to the issuance of a direction to respondent No.2 to look into and to take appropriate SEEMA SHARMA 2021.08.06 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

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action on the said representation of the petitioners, i.e Annexure P-4. Learned State counsel has no objection for the same. Keeping in view the above-discussed limited prayer as made by learned counsel for the petitioners and without commenting or expressing any opinion on the legality and validity of the marriage, as stated to have been solemnized between the petitioners, respondent No.2Senior Superintendant of Police, Patiala, is hereby directed to look into the said representation (Annexure P-4) of the petitioners and if it is found that the petitioners genuinely deserve any protection, then to take appropriate action in accordance with law.

It is further clarified that this order shall not be construed to be a shield to the petitioners against any proceedings already initiated or intended/contemplated to be initiated by the competent authority/person against them on account of their said marriage and permissible under any relevant provisions of law.

This petition stands disposed of accordingly. (MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA) JUDGE 06.08.2021.

seema Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether Reportable No SEEMA SHARMA 2021.08.06 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh