Satnam Singh And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-7572-2026 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7572-2026 Date of Decision :26.06.2026 SATNAM SINGH AND ANOTHER

...Petitioners

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI

Present:

Mr. Sarvesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab.

* * * Harsimran Singh Sethi, J. (Oral) 1.

In the present petition, the petitioners are seeking a direction from this Court to respondents No.1 to 3 to protect their life and liberty as they apprehend danger to their life & liberty from respondents Nos.4 to 10 i.e. parents/relatives of the petitioners, who are objecting to the marriage solemnized by the petitioners.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners argues that there is a probable apprehension that the private respondents might cause physical harm to the petitioners as they have solemnized the marriage against the wishes of respondent Nos.4 to 10.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioners further argues that both the petitioners are major by age and have solemnized marriage according to the Hindu Rites and Ceremonies on 24.06.2026 and they want to live their independent life without any interference from the parents/relatives of the petitioners i.e. respondent Nos.4 to 10.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners further submits that qua the RIYA 2026.06.26 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-7572-2026 -2grievance raised in the present petition, the petitioners have already moved a representation date 24.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) made by the petitioners to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, District Patiala seeking protection to their life and liberty.

5.

Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 only. 6.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab who is present in Court, accept notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3. 7.

Without making any observation on the merits of the case, especially in respect of the validity of marriage performed by the petitioners, a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to take appropriate decision on the representation, which the petitioners alleged to have made on 24.06.2026 (Annexure P-5), expressing apprehension about danger to their life and liberty at the hands of respondents Nos.4 to 10 within a period of one month from the date of receipt of the copy of this order. In case any merit is found in the representation, the appropriate action will be taken by respondent No.2 to ensure that no harm is caused to the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of the private respondents.

8.

It is clarified that this order shall not be treated as an approval of this Court about the marriage of the petitioners and no opinion with regard to the validity of the marriage has been expressed in this order. 9.

The writ petition stands disposed of.

(HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE June 26, 2026 Riya Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes Whether reportable : No RIYA 2026.06.26 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document