Saneha And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9430-2022 Decided on : 30.09.2022 Saneha and another . . . Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab and others . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Prikshit Thakur, Advocate for Mr. Tanveer Singh, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

**** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 to 4, to provide protection of life and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of private respondents.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that Petitioner No.1 - Saneha, aged 18 years and 04 months and petitioner No.2 - Rupinder Masih, aged 22 years, have got married on 25.09.2022, against the wishes of their family member, arrayed as respondents No.5 to 14. It has been further submitted that the private respondents are threatening to interfere in the marital life of the petitioners. Hence, they are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. 3.

Notice of motion.

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On the asking of the Court, Mr. JS Arora, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 4 (State). 5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 - Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, JAWALA RAM 2022.10.01 14:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

CRWP- -2022 - 2 - District Gurdaspur, to look into the representation dated 26.09.2022 (Annexure P-5) qua threat perception, if any, and take necessary steps, if any required, in accordance with law, 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. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE September 30, 2022 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2022.10.01 14:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.