High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRWP/7462/2020disposed of

Sonia Rani And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

2020-09-21Mrs. Justice Alka Sarin2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP No.7462 of 2020 (O&M) DATE OF DECISION: 21.09.2020 Sonia Rani and another .....Petitioners versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN

Present:

Mr. Amandeep Chhabra, Advocate for the petitioners ..

ALKA SARIN, J.: (Oral) Heard through video conferencing.

This is a petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking protection of life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 10. Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioners are major and have got married against the wishes of their parents and relatives. They are receiving serious threats and apprehend grave danger to their life and liberty. The petitioners had also sent a representation dated 16.09.2020 (Annexure P-4) to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Barnala, respondent No.2, for providing adequate security. However, no action has been taken till date. Notice of motion.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Ramandeep Sandhu, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab has joined the session through video conferencing and accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3. PARKASH CHAND 2020.09.22 09:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP No.7462 of 2020 - 2 - Heard learned counsel for the parties.

Without expressing any opinion with regard to the veracity of the contents of the petition and the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed off with a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Barnala (respondent No.2) to consider the representation dated 16.09.2020 (Annexure P-4) and take necessary action as per law.

It is, however, made clear that this order shall not, in any manner, be construed as an expression of opinion on the veracity of the statement made by the petitioners or on the validity of the marriage and shall have no effect on any other civil or criminal proceedings, if any, instituted/pending against them.

(ALKA SARIN) JUDGE 21.09.2020 parkash NOTE:

Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO PARKASH CHAND 2020.09.22 09:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document