Priya Franklin & ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

CRM-M No. 743 of 2018 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No. 743 of 2018 (O&M) Date of decision : 10.1.2018.

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Priya Franklin and another ................Petitioners vs.

State of Punjab and others .................Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Madaan Present: Petitioners in person with Mr. B.R. Rana-I, Advocate. ...

H. S. Madaan, J. (Oral) It is contended that petitioner No.1 - Priya Franklin, aged about 18 years has got married with petitioner No.2- Lakha Singh, aged about 24 years, against the wishes of her family members, arrayed as private respondents No. 4 to 6, who are threatening to interfere in their marital life, as such to seek protection in that regard, the petitioners have approached this Court by way of filing the present petition.

The petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 - Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, District Ludhiana, to Banita Chugh 2018.01.10 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh

CRM-M No. 743 of 2018 -2look into the grievances of the petitioners and to take necessary measures to ensure that lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of respondents No. 4 to 6 or persons claiming under them.

However, this order shall not validate the marriage between the petitioners and shall not have any effect on any civil or criminal action to which the petitioners may be found liable, under the law. ( H.S. Madaan ) Judge 10.1.2018 chugh Whether speaking / reasoned Yes / No Whether reportable Yes / No Banita Chugh 2018.01.10 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh