Inderjit Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-6522-2026 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AN D HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6522-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.06.2026 INDERJIT SINGH AND ANOTHER PETITIONER

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL

Present:

Mr. Sarvesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Bareen Pratap Singh, AAG Punjab.

*** Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (ORAL) 1.

Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, the petitioners have filed the present petition with a prayer to direct the official respondents to protect their life and liberty from respondent No.4. 2..

The facts, as can be inferred from the petition, are as follows: The petitioners, who are major, solemnized marriage in accordance with Sikh rites and ceremonies on 27.05.2026. Date of birth of petitioner No.1 is stated to be 01.05.1999 and that of petitioner No.2 is 08.01.2003 as per their Aadhaar Cards. It is stated that relationship of the petitioners was not approved by respondent No.4, who was extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners and in this regard petitioners moved representation on 27.05.2026 to respondent No.2- Sr. Superintendent of Police (Rural), District Amritsar seeking protection of their life and liberty but no action was taken.

3.

Notice of motion.

HARPREET SINGH CHAUHAN 2026.06.01 14:21 I agree to specified portions of this document

CRWP-6522-2026 (O&M) 4.

Mr. Bareen Pratap Singh, AAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents and submits that petitioners' representation was received and same shall be considered in accordance with law. 5.

The petition is accordingly disposed of with a direction to official respondents to decide representation dated 27.05.2026 (Annexure P-5) within a period of one month. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. 6.

It is, however, clarified that this order does not express any opinion with regard to the validity of petitioners' marriage, factum of their age nor shall have any bearing on any civil/criminal action initiated or to be initiated against them.

7.

Disposed of accordingly.

(SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE 01.06.2026 HS.CHAUHAN Whether Speaking/Reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No HARPREET SINGH CHAUHAN 2026.06.01 14:21 I agree to specified portions of this document