Simranjeet Kour And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No. 7412 of 2022 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRWP No. 7412 of 2022 Date of Decision: 03.8.2022 Simranjeet Kaur and another ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESHWAR THAKUR

Present:

Mr. Pranav Chadha, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Bhupender Beniwal, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Shubham, Advocate for respondent No. 4.

**** SURESHWAR THAKUR , J.

(ORAL) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus hence directing respondents No. 2 and 3 to protect the live-in relationship of the petitioners, against any threats being meted to them by respondents No. 4 to 8, and, also against any interference in the peaceful life of the petitioners being made at the behest of respondents No. 4 to 8. 2.

The learned State Counsel, does not have any objection, to an order being made by this Court to the respondents concerned, to look into and decide through a speaking order, representation Annexure P-3. Consequently, this Court directs the respondents concerned, to within three weeks hereafter, hence decide Annexure P-3, through a speaking order.

4.

At this stage, Mr. Shubham, Advocate, under vakalatnama, GURPREET SINGH 2022.08.03 19:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP No. 7412 of 2022 -2records his appearance on behalf of respondent No. 4, who is the father of co-petitioner No. 1, and, submits that co-respondent No. 4 has expressed a desire to access his daughter, hence for knowing about her happiness, and, well being in the company of co-petitioner No. 2. 5.

The above prayer cannot be rejected, as it is the natural aspiration of a father to access his daughter rather for inquiring into her well being, and, happiness.

6.

In consequence, co-respondent No. 3 is directed to, on a date, and, place, convenient to both the parties, ensure that co-respondent No. 4 accesses co-petitioner No. 1.

7.

Petition is disposed of.

8.

A copy of this order be given dasti on payment of usual charges.

(SURESHWAR THAKUR) JUDGE August 03, 2022 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No GURPREET SINGH 2022.08.03 19:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh