Sanjana Devi And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5353-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.05.2026 Sanjana Devi and another ... Petitioners

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State of Punjab and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present :

Mr. Gursevak Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family members.

2.

Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur i.e. respondent No.2 is directed to look into the representation dated 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-4), made to him by them and take appropriate action on the same.

3.

As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their dates of birth are 01.04.2002 and 02.05.2003 respectively. The copies of their Aadhar cards are appended as Annexures P-1 and P-2, respectively. They got married on 05.05.2026 and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition as Annexure P-3.

4.

Notice of motion.

5.

At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 4 and has no objection in deciding the representation filed on behalf of the petitioners. 6.

In view of the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioners and without going into the merits of their claim, this petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation dated 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) and decide the same expeditiously, in accordance with law.

ASHOK KUMAR 2026.05.06 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioners, in case, they are found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against them if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding their involvement in a cognizable offence, for which they may be required by the investigating agency. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 06.05.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.05.06 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document