Samina And Another v. U.T. Chandigarh And Others

In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh CRWP-6727-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision:-14.7.2022 Samina and another ... Petitioners

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State of U.T., Chandigarh and others ... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL Present:- Ms. Sonali Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J.(Oral) 1.

The instant petition has been filed by the petitioners seeking issuance of directions to official respondents to protect their lives and liberty as they apprehend threat to the same at the hands of private respondents, having married against the wishes of their families. 2.

Notice of motion.

3.

At this stage, Mr. Viranjeet Singh Mahal, Addl. P.P., U.T., Chandigarh, upon whom an advance copy of petition had already been served, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State.

4.

Learned State counsel, upon instructions from ASI Surender Singh, has informed that a brief inquiry was conducted upon receipt of an advance copy of petition and both the petitioners categorically stated that as of now they do not have any threat perception.

PANKAJ KAKKAR 2022.07.14 17:18 I attest to the authenticity and integrity of this document

( 2 ) CRWP-6727-2022 (O&M) 5.

In view of the aforestated position, the instant petition is rendered infructuous and is disposed off as such.

6.

It is, however, clarified that the aforesaid order shall not be taken to be any expression as regards the validity of alleged marriage of the petitioners. 14.7.2022 ( Gurvinder Singh Gill ) pankaj Judge Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No PANKAJ KAKKAR 2022.07.14 17:18 I attest to the authenticity and integrity of this document