Saloni And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7402-2026 Date of Decision : June 24, 2026 SALONI AND ANOTHER -PETITIONERS V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI

Present:

Mr. Surmeet Singh Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab.

*** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1.

Through the instant petition, the petitioners have sought issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to ensure protection of their lives and liberty at the hands of respondents No.4 to 7, and also to restrain the said respondents from harassing them or interfering in their matrimonial life. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners states that, since both the petitioners have attained majority, they have solemnized their first marriage. However, it has caused grievance to respondents no.4 to 7, and such grievance has made them apprehensive of danger to their lives and liberty, and resultantly, constrained them to approach this Court to seek protection of their lives and liberty. The marriage certificate of the petitioners and the photographs evidencing their marriage are available on record respectively as Annexures P-3 and P-4. The petitioners have also submitted a representation dated 16.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) to the respondent No.2. 3.

Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., DEVINDER YADAV 2026.06.24 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRWP-7402-2026 Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5.

Without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the evidentiary value of the documents placed on the file, the instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent no.2 to decide the representation (Annexure P5) of the petitioners and grant them protection, if any threat to their lives and liberty is perceived. It is clarified that this order shall not be taken to grant immunity to the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. This order shall not be understood to have expressed any opinion whatsoever by this Court on the validity of the marriage of the petitioners.

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Disposed of accordingly.

(KULDEEP TIWARI) June 24, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.06.24 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment