Nilofar Khatoon @ Mahi Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others
CRWP-6068-2026 (O&M)
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6068-2026 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 21.05.2026 NILOFAR KHATOON @ MAHI SINGH AND ANR .....PETITIONERS
VERSUS
STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU
Present:
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioners.
MANDEEP PANNU, J (ORAL) 1.
The present writ petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India has been filed seeking issuance of directions to official respondents No. 2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 8 and not to interfere in the peaceful life of the petitioners at the behest of respondents No.4 to 8. 2.
Learned counsel for the petitioners seeks protection of life and liberty of the petitioners by contending that both of them having attained the age of majority, have married each other against the wishes of their respective family members and to seek appropriate protection from the authorities. They submitted a representation dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P5) in this regard to the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar Mohali, Punjab, but are still apprehensive about their security in view of the apparent inaction and alleged clout of their family members-respondents. 3.
Notice of motion be issued to the official respondents only. HIMANSHU 2026.05.21 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
CRWP-6068-2026 (O&M) 4.
On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sahil Chowdhary, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. A copy of the paperbook be handed over to him during the course of the day. 5.
Both of them do appear to have crossed the age of majority as seen from the copies of documents filed and have married each other, in support of which, Marriage Certificate (Annexure P-3) and Marriage Photographs (Annexure P-4) have been placed on record. 6.
Thus, the Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar Mohali, Punjab, is directed to consider the representation dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P-5) qua threat perception and take appropriate steps to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners. 7.
It is nevertheless clarified that this order is issued only on the premise that the petitioners have crossed the age of majority as seen from the documents placed on record being their Aadhar Cards as Annexures P-1 and P-2 respectively. This would not ipso facto amount to granting any seal of approval on the legality of their marriage which essentially would come in the domain of the concerned Matrimonial Courts. Further, they would not be entitled for any protection against their arrest or continuance of any criminal proceedings, if otherwise, found to be involved in commission of any cognizable offence(s).
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The petition is disposed of with the above direction. 9.
Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) 21.05.2026 JUDGE himanshu Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HIMANSHU 2026.05.21 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document