Ramanpreet Kaur And ANR. v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:100460 CRWP-7673-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (103) CRWP-7673-2023 Date of Decision:-04.08.2023 Ramanpreet Kaur and another ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Gurbir Singh Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No. 1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 8. 2.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioners that though petitioner No.2 is in Indian Army but is posted at Jammu and Kashmir, therefore, he is not in a position to take his wife along with to the place of duty and hence, he apprehends that as and when he is to rejoin his duty, his wife is at threat because of their marriage. 3.

Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3.

4.

On asking of the Court, Mr. P.S. Grewal, DAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of State/respondents No.1 to 3.

5.

Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondents or to seek a reply from any one of PARUL 2023.08.04 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2023:PHHC:100460 CRWP-7673-2023 the respondents.

6.

In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur, Punjab, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 31.07.2023 (Annexure P-5) and take necessary action, in accordance with law.

7.

This petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the relationship/marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority/Court in any proceedings initiated against them under any other provision of law. 7.

This order shall not operate as an alibi or defence to any proceedings which might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the present order/directions have been passed. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 04, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.08.04 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document