Monika And ANR. v. U.T. Chandigarh And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Writ Petition No. 12410 of 2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.01.2022 Monika and another .......... Petitioners

Versus

U.T., Chandigarh and others .......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESHWAR THAKUR

Present:

Mr. Vikram Jeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Rajiv Vij, Additional Public Prosecutor, U.T., Chandigarh. (Through Video Conferencing) **** SURESHWAR THAKUR, J. (ORAL) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ in the nature of a mandamus hence directing respondent Nos. 2 & 3 to give protection to the life, and liberty, of the petitioners, and against any interference in the peaceful life of the petitioners being made at the behest of respondent Nos. 4 & 5. 2.

The learned State Counsel, does not have any objection, to an order being made by this Court to the respondents concerned, to look into and decide through a speaking order, representation Annexure P-5. 3.

Consequently, this Court directs respondents concerned, to within three weeks hereafter, hence decide Annexure P-5, through a speaking order.

4.

Petition is disposed of.

5.

However, before the authorities concerned, mete compliance with the afore made order, they shall ensure, that the runaway marriage DINESH KUMAR 2022.01.10 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document solemnized, inter se, the co-petitioners, was a sequel to both acquiring the

C.R.W.P. No. 12410 of 2021 (O&M) -2relevant age of majority. Moreover, the afore order is also subject to, the father-in-law of co-petitioner No. 2 (husband), not making any complaint with respect to his daughter, being abducted by the afore co-petitioner No.2. 6.

A copy of this order be given dasti on payment of usual charges.

January 10, 2022 ( SURESHWAR THAKUR ) 'dk kamra'

JUDGE Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DINESH KUMAR 2022.01.10 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document