Kiranjot Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ANR

CRWP-7466-2026 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (123) CRWP-7466-2026 Date of decision: - 24.06.2026 Kiranjot Kaur and another ....Petitioners

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State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL Present:- Mr. Simratpal Singh Giran, Advocate, and Ms. Kanupriya Grewal, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Sandeep Singh, AAG, Punjab.

**** VIKAS BAHL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The present Criminal Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for directing respondents no.2 to 4 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners. 2.

It is the case of the petitioners that they both are major inasmuch as petitioner no.1 was born on 11.03.2003, as is apparent from her Aadhar Card (Annexure P-1), and petitioner No.2 was born on 06.06.2001, as is apparent from his Aadhar Card (Anneuxre P-2) and have married each other on 22.06.2026, with their free consent and without any pressure and that this is their first marriage. Reliance has been placed upon the marriage certificate (Annexure P-3) and photographs (Annexures P-4 to P-8). It is also stated by the learned counsel for the petitioners that a detailed representation dated 22.06.2026 (Annexure P-9) has also been given to respondent No.2 by the petitioners NARESH KUMAR 2026.06.24 18:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document/judgement

CRWP-7466-2026 -2for protection of their life and liberty as they have apprehension of danger to their life and liberty at the hands of private respondents. It is prayed that the petitioners would be satisfied in case respondent No.2 is directed to look into the said representation dated 22.06.2026 (Annexure P-9) in accordance with law.

3.

Notice of motion to respondent nos.1 to 4 only. 4.

On advance notice, Mr. Sandeep Singh, AAG, Punjab, appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 4 and on a specific query put by this Court, he has stated that he has no objection in case, respondent No.2, looks into the representation dated 22.06.2026 (Annexure P-9) and takes appropriate action in accordance with law. 5.

After considering the above said facts and without commenting upon the legality of the marriage and expressing any opinion on merits of the case, the present Criminal Writ Petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2, to look into the representation dated 22.06.2026 (Annexure P-9) and after considering the threat perception to the petitioners, respondent No.2 will take appropriate action in accordance with law.

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It is, however, clarified that this order shall not debar the State from proceeding against the petitioners, if involved in any criminal case.

( VIKAS BAHL ) June 24, 2026 JUDGE naresh.k Whether reasoned/speaking?

Yes/No Whether reportable?

Yes/No NARESH KUMAR 2026.06.24 18:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document/judgement