Suman Lata And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-7694-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 02.07.2026 Suman Lata and another

...Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondent(s)

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present:- Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Advocate, for Mr. Satish Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioners.

Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, Punjab.

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

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of the private respondents 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 28.06.2026. 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 29.06.2026 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No. 2 - Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur 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, Hoshiarpur, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest.

3.

Notice of motion to official respondents.

AMODH SHARMA 2026.07.03 11:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 4.

Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, learned DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of official respondents.

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In view of above, petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 2 - Senior Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur 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 02.07.2026 Amodh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned √Yes/No Whether reportable √Yes/No AMODH SHARMA 2026.07.03 11:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document