Komal And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-7684-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7684-2026 Date of Decision: 30.06.2026 KOMAL AND ANOTHER ......... Petitioners

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STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present :

Mr. Mohan Singh, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. I.S. Kingra, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

**** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (in short 'BNSS 2023') seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the official respondents Nos. 2 and 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No. 4 and 5 and other relatives and not to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and have performed marriage on 26.06.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-3). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 26.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur, SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.06.30 15:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-7684-2026 Punjab, for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur, Punjab, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3.

Notice of motion to official respondents.

4.

Mr. I.S. Kingra, Sr. DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of official respondents.

5.

In view of above, petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur, Punjab, to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after considering threat perceptions to their life and liberty and to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

6.

Pending misc. application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

(VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 30.06.2026 S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.06.30 15:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document