Khushi And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7679-2026 Date of Decision:- 30.06.2026 Khushi and Anr.

....Petitioners Vs.

State of Haryana and Ors.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present:- Mr. Vikrant Kumar Pujara, Advocate for the petitioners.

Ms. Deepali Verma, AAG, Haryana (through V.C.).

***** AMARJOT BHATTI, J.(Oral) 1.

Petitioners Khushi and Badal Singh have filed present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect their life and personal liberty from the hands of private respondent Nos.4 to 10. 2.

It is submitted that both petitioners are major. As per Aadhar Card of petitioner No.1 (Annexure P-1), her date of birth is 27.07.2005. On the other hand as per Aadhar Card of petitioner No.2 (Annexure P-2), his date of birth is 08.10.1995. They had performed marriage on 26.06.2026. Copy of Marriage Certificate is Annexure P-3 and marriage photographs are Annexure P-4. Petitioners also moved representation to Superintendent of Police, Kurukshetra dated 26.06.2026, which is Annexure P-5. Petitioners had performed marriage without consent and wishes of parents and relatives of petitioner No.1. Respondents No.4 to 10 are parents and relatives of petitioner No.1 from whom, petitioners are receiving threats. LALIT SHARMA 2026.06.30 15:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-7679-2026 -23.

Notice of motion.

4.

On advance notice, Ms. Deepali Verma, AAG, Haryana appears through VC and accepts notice on behalf of State. 5.

Considering nature of litigation, no purpose would be served by serving notice to private respondents.

6.

I have considered the facts narrated in petition, according to which both petitioners are major and they have performed marriage against wishes of parents and relatives of petitioner No.1, as a result they are apprehending threats from the hands of respondents No. 4 to 10. It is the duty of police to protect life and liberty of petitioners. Therefore, respondents No. 2 & 3 are directed to consider representation of petitioners dated 26.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) and protect life and liberty of petitioners from the hands of respondents No. 4 to 10, considering threat perception with further direction to maintain their privacy and dignity. 7.

Aforesaid protection order will have no bearing on legality and validity of marriage and it will not protect them in case there is any violation of law or pending legal proceedings. 8.

Petition is accordingly disposed of.

9.

Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of accordingly as well.

(AMARJOT BHATTI) JUDGE 30.06.2026 lalit Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No.

Whether reportable :

Yes/No LALIT SHARMA 2026.06.30 15:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document