Rajnish Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-8092-2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

CRWP-8092-2022 Date of Decision: 25.8.2022 Rajnish Kaur and another ....Petitioners

VERSUS

State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KARAMJIT SINGH

Present:

Mr. Vinay Puri, Advocate for the petitioners.

******* KARAMJIT SINGH, J.(Oral) Petitioners allege that both of them are major and they got married on 22.8.2022 against the wishes of respondents No.4 and 5 who are related to petitioner No.1. This is their first marriage. Counsel for the petitioners submits that aforesaid private respondents No.4 and 5 have threatened to cause harm to both the petitioners and in this regard, representation dated 23.8.2022 (Annexure P5) was given to Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar but till date no action has been taken by the concerned authority in this regard. Notice of motion.

Mr. C.L.Pawar, Addl. AG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of State of Punjab. He submits that the concerned authority will look into the matter and take decision on the representation of the petitioners in accordance with law.

In view of above, without going into the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with direction to Commissioner of Police, PARITOSH KUMAR 2022.08.25 16:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRWP-8092-2022 Jalandhar to consider representation dated 23.8.2022 (Annexure P-5) and to take action if so warranted in accordance with law. However, any observations made in this order will not be construed as an expression of opinion on the validity of the marriage of the petitioners. In case the petitioners have committed any offence, law will take its own course.

( KARAMJIT SINGH ) JUDGE August 25, 2022 Paritosh Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PARITOSH KUMAR 2022.08.25 16:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment