Moni And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-9825-2023 2023:PHHC:128866

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.9825 of 2023 Date of decision: 05.10.2023 Moni and another ....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

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

Mr. Naveen Upadhyay, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY. J.

1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.1 to 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 respondent No.2 is directed to look into their representation dated 27.09.2023, Annexure P-5 and take appropriate action on the same. 3.

As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their dates of birth are 01.01.1998 and 16.04.1998, respectively. Copies of their Aadhaar Cards are appended as Annexures P-1 and P-2, respectively. They got married on 26.09.2023 and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition as Annexure P-3. Photographs of the marriage are Annexure P-4.

4.

Notice of motion.

Ankur Goyal 2023.10.05 15:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CRWP-9825-2023 2023:PHHC:128866 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 27.09.2023, Annexure P-5 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 05.10.2023 Ankur Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No Ankur Goyal 2023.10.05 15:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment