Babli Rani And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

118 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9593-2023 Date of Decision: October 12, 2023 Babli Rani and another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Amitoj Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. DEEPAK GUPTA , J.(Oral) Having married against the wishes of their family members, petitioners, who claimed to be major, are facing threat to their life and liberty from private respondent Nos.4 to 9 and so by way of this petition, they seek direction to respondent Nos.2 to 3 to protect their life. Petition is accompanied by Aadhar Cards (Anenxures P-1 and P-2 respectively) of both the petitioners, besides marriage photographs (Annexure P-4) and copy of marriage certificate (Annexure P-3). They have also placed on record the copy of applications dated 16.09.2021/21.09.2023 (Annexure P-5), which were moved to respondent No.3.

Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 only. Mr. M.S. Nagra,, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3- State. A copy of paper book be supplied to him during the course of day.

Without commenting on the validity of the marriage of the petitioners, respondent No.3 is hereby directed to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after assessing threat perception to their life. Disposed of.

October 12, 2023 (DEEPAK GUPTA) sarita JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking: Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No SARITA RANI 2023.10.11 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document/order