Jashandeep Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-8551-2023 (O&M) 2023:PHHC:113768

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.8551 of 2023 (O&M) Date of decision: 31.08.2023 Jashandeep Kaur and another ....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present :

Ms. Swati Verma, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY. J.

CRM-W-1294-2023 Allowed as prayed for.

Main Case 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.2 & 3 to protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 7, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family members.

2.

Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, District Gurdaspur i.e. respondent No.2 is directed to look into the representation dated 26.08.2023 (Annexure P-4), made to him by them and take appropriate action on the same.

3.

As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their dates of birth are 22.09.2002 and 01.01.1993, respectively. Ankur Goyal 2023.09.01 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CRWP-8551-2023 (O&M) 2023:PHHC:113768 Copy of Affidavit regarding proof of age of petitioner No.1 and Aadhar card of petitioner No.2 are appended as Annexures P-1 and P-2, respectively. They got married on 24.08.2023 and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition as Annexure P-3. 4.

Notice of motion.

5.

At the asking of the Court, Ms. Himani Arora, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3 and has no objection in deciding the representation filed on behalf of the petitioners. 6.

In view of the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioners and without going into the merits of their claim, this petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation dated 26.08.2023 (Annexure P-4) and decide the same expeditiously, in accordance with law.

7.

It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioners, in case, they are found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against them if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding their involvement in a cognizable offence, for which they may be required by the investigating agency.

(AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 31.08.2023 Ankur Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No Ankur Goyal 2023.09.01 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment