Kareem Khan And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others
CRWP-6943-2020 [ 1 ]
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH CRWP-6943-2020 Date of Decision : 09.09.2020 Kareem Khan and another ....................................Petitioners
VERSUS
State of Punjab and others......................................... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL ...
(Through video conferencing)
Present:
Mr. Arun Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners.
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MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed for issuance of direction to respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of private respondents No. 4 to 6. It is contended that the petitioners are major and have solemnized their marriage on 27.08.2020 against the wishes of the private respondents who have been threatening them with dire consequences. Soon after their marriage, the petitioners submitted a representation dated 28.08.2020 (Annexure P6) to respondent No.2. for redressal of their grievance but no action has been taken thereon so far. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents for taking a decision on their representation (Annexure P6). Notice of motion.
On the asking of the Court, Ms. Rashmi Attri, AAG, Punjab, JAWALA RAM 2020.09.09 15:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh
CRWP-6943-2020 [ 2 ] accepts notice on behalf of the State.
Keeping in view the limited prayer addressed by the petitioners, the respondent No.2 i.e. the Superintendent of Police, Rupnagar, is directed to consider and decide the representation dated 28.08.2020 (Annexure P6) submitted by the petitioners and take appropriate action keeping in view the alleged threat perception, if any.
It is, however, made clear that this order shall have no effect on the validity of the alleged marriage of the petitioners and neither will any other civil or criminal proceedings initiated against the petitioners be barred due to this order.
Petition is disposed of accordingly.
( MANJARI NEHRU KAUL ) JUDGE 09.09.2020 rupi Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable:
Yes / No JAWALA RAM 2020.09.09 15:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh