Gaurav And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7142-2024 Date of decision: July 26th, 2024 Gaurav and another .....Petitioners

Versus

State of Haryana and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Petitioners in person.

MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of directions to respondents No.1 to 4, to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondents No.5 and 6.

2.

Both the petitioners are present in person and identified through their respective Aadhaar Cards, copy of which is already on record.

3.

Petitioner No.1, aged 21 years and petitioner No.2, aged 20 years, got married on 05.01.2024, against the wishes of their family members, arrayed as respondents No.5 and 6. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 22.07.2024 (Annexure P-8) was also made to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Panipat, for protection of their life and liberty, but in vain. Petitioners, who are present in person, submit that they would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2-Superintendent of PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.07.26 13:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRWP-7142-2024 -2Police, Panipat, to look into their representation (Annexure P-8) and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

4.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a directions to respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Panipat, to look into the representation dated 22.07.2024 (Annexure P-8) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

July 26th, 2024 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2024.07.26 13:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh