Astha Sharma And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision: 19.06.2026 ASTHA SHARMA AND ANOTHER ......Petitioners

VERSUS

STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS .......Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ ***** Present: - None for the petitioners.

Mr. Ram Karan Sharma, DAG, Haryana.

***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioners namely Astha Sharma and Anmol Sharma have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from private respondents No.4 to 8.

2.

It is averred in the petition that both the petitioners are major, aged 22 years and 27 years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the petitioners was solemnized on 09.06.2026 at Arya Samaj Vivah Sanskar Mandir Trust (Regd.), Palwal, as per Hindu rites and rituals. A copy of

-2Marriage Certificate (Annexure P-3) issued by the aforesaid authority has also been appended. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case.

3.

It is further averred in the petition that a representation dated 10.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, District Palwal. 4.

Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 5.

Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Mr. Ram Karan Sharma, DAG, Haryana has appeared and accepted notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He submits that he has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. 6.

Having heard the counsel for respondent-State, the present petition is being disposed of without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon, with a direction to respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station Chandhat, District Palwal to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 10.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. 7.

However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners, nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law.

8.

The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.3-

-3Station House Officer, Police Station Chandhat, District Palwal for requisite compliance.

(VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) JUNE 19, 2026 JUDGE Vishal Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No