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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRWP/6673/2023disposed of

Amrik Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023-07-07Mr. Justice Alok Jain2 pages

-12023:PHHC:085662 CRWP-6673-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (115) CRWP-6673-2023 Date of Decision:-07.07.2023 Amrik Kaur and another ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Angrej Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, 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 directing respondent Nos.2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 9. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that after filing of the present petition and the representation to the authorities, respondent No.7 has openly threatened the petitioners on the social media (Instagram) and they apprehend danger to their life and liberty. 3.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3.

4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. I.P.S. Sabharwal, DAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of State/respondents No.1 to 3.

5.

Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondents or to seek a reply from any one of the respondents.

PARUL 2023.07.07 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

-22023:PHHC:085662 CRWP-6673-2023 6.

In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 04.07.2023 (Annexure P-5) and take necessary action, in accordance with law. 7.

It is, however, made clear that this order shall not be construed as any stamp on the alleged marriage of the parties or any confirmation to their acts and deeds. This order shall not operate as any alibi or defence to any proceedings which might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the present order/directions have been passed. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE July 07, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.07.07 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document