Khushbu Thakur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6837-2026 Date of Decision : June 08, 2026 KHUSHBU THAKUR AND ANOTHER .....Petitioners

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA Present :

Mr. Virender Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. **** DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA, J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioners have filed present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of private respondents and not to interfere in their personal life and liberty. 2.

It is submitted that both the petitioners are major. As per copy of Aadhaar Card of petitioner No.1 (Annexure P-1), her date of birth is 24.08.2006. On the other hand, as per copy of Aadhaar Card of petitioner No.2 (Annexure P-2), his date of birth is 16.09.2003. They had performed marriage on 04.06.2026. Copy of Certificate of Marriage is Annexure P-3 and photographs regarding performing of their marriage are Annexure P-4. Petitioner No.1 also moved representation dated 04.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) to the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana. Petitioners had performed marriage without consent and wishes of family members/relatives of petitioner No.1 and as such, they are receiving threats from respondents No.4 to 6. 3.

Notice of motion.

CRWP-6837-2026 -24.

On advance notice, Mr. Amarpreet Singh Bains, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3-State. 5.

Learned counsel for the petitioners is directed to supply a complete copy of paper-book to learned State counsel during the course of the day.

6.

Considering nature of litigation, no purpose would be served by serving notice to private respondents.

7.

I have considered the facts narrated in petition, according to which both the petitioners are major and they have performed marriage against wishes of family members/relatives of petitioner No.1, as a result they are apprehending threats from the hand of respondents No.4 to 6. It is the duty of police to protect life and liberty of petitioners. Therefore, respondent No.2 is directed to consider representation of petitioner No.1 dated 04.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) and protect life and liberty of petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 to 6, considering threat perception, with further direction to maintain their privacy and dignity. 8.

Aforesaid protection order will have no bearing on legality and validity of marriage and it will not protect them in case there is any violation of law or pending legal proceedings.

9.

Petition is accordingly disposed of.

(DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) June 08, 2026 JUDGE ajaysharma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. :

Yes/No AJAY KUMAR 2026.06.08 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh