Kajal Gautam And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP No.10155 of 2021 ...1...

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.115 CRWP No.10155 of 2021 Date of Decision: 25th October, 2021.

Kajal Gautam & Another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab & Others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA

Present:

Mr. Akhil Ahuja, Advocate, for the petitioners.

MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA, J.

(ORAL) By way of the instant petition, both the petitioners seek the indulgence of this Court for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.1 & 2 to protect their lives and liberty as they apprehend threat to the same at the hands of respondents No.3 to 5 because they (petitioners) have solemnized their marriage against the wishes of these respondents. It has also been mentioned in this petition that a representation (Annexure P-5) has already been moved to respondent No.1 in this regard. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 & 2 only. Ms. Samina Dhir, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, who has appeared on behalf of respondents No.1 & 2 in this case in pursuance of the copies of the present petition having been sent to the respondent-State in advance, accepts the notice on behalf of these respondents.

Heard.

SEEMA SHARMA 2021.10.25 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP No.10155 of 2021 ...2...

Learned counsel for the petitioners restricts his prayer to the issuance of a direction to respondent No.1, i.e Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, to look into and take appropriate action on the said representation of the petitioners, as moved through their counsel, i.e. Annexure P-5.

Learned State counsel has no objection for the same. Keeping in view the above-discussed limited prayer as made by learned counsel for the petitioners and without commenting or expressing any opinion on the legality and validity of the marriage as stated to have been solemnized between the petitioners, respondent No.1-Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, is hereby directed to look into the said representation (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners, as moved through their counsel and if it is found that the petitioners genuinely deserve any protection, then to take appropriate action in accordance with law. This petition stands disposed of accordingly. (MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA) JUDGE 25.10.2021.

seema Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes Whether Reportable?

No SEEMA SHARMA 2021.10.25 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document