Jilsana And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

CRWP-6093-2026 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6093-2026 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 21.05.2026 JILSANA AND ANOTHER .....PETITIONERS

VERSUS

STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU

Present:

Mr. Nafees Ahmad Khan, Advocate for the petitioners.

MANDEEP PANNU, J (ORAL) 1.

The present writ petition under Article 226 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 12 and not to interfere in the peaceful life of the petitioners at the behest of respondents No.4 to 12. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 is a widow and petitioner No.2 is unmarried. He 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 19.05.2026 (Annexure P4) in this regard to the Superintendent of Police, Palwal, 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-6093-2026 (O&M) 4.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G., Haryana accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. A copy of the paper-book 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) has been placed on record.

6.

Thus, the Superintendent of Police, Palwal, is directed to consider the representation dated 19.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) 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).

8.

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