Suminta Kumari And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:155164

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (284) CRWP-8672-2023 Date of Decision:-05.12.2023 Suminta Kumari and another ......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Harmanpreet Singh, Advocate for Mr. Vikramjeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Shobit Putela, Legal Aid Counsel for respondents No. 4 & 5.

**** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The parties are present and have interacted. Apparently, there is no threat perception to the petitioners.

2.

In light of the above, the present petition stands disposed of and the petitioners are at liberty to approach the competent authorities, in case, any fresh threat perception arises, as respondent No. 4 who is the father of petitioner No. 1 has stated that he has no comments to offer in respect of the live-in relationship of petitioner No. 1 with petitioner No. 2 and he shall not take any responsibility for the act and conduct of her daughter from now onwards.

3.

It is made clear that filing or pendency of this petition or any PARUL 2023.12.21 10:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document order/direction passed in this petition shall not be an alibi or defence to the

2023:PHHC:155164 CRWP-8672-2023 -2petitioners, in case, they are found to be involved in any illegal activity and the respondent-Authorities shall take appropriate action if necessary, in accordance with law.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE December 05, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.12.21 10:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document