Megha And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

2024:PHHC:033039

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (256) CRWP-10151-2023 Date of Decision:-06.03.2024 Megha and another ......Petitioners

Versus

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

Present:

Mr. Mohd. Yousaf, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. R.S. Bhatta, DAG, Punjab.

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

The present petition has been filed inter alia praying for protection of life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners does not press the present petition, as petitioner No. 2 has joined back the company of her parents, however, he reserves his right to take appropriate action, as it is his positive case that petitioner No. 2 is still in distress and there is a danger to her life and liberty.

3.

Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of and respondent No. 3-SHO, Police Station Cantt. Jalandhar, District Jalandhar, is directed to ensure that petitioner No. 2 is safe and sound. Although the statements of respondents No. 4 to 7 have been duly recorded but the same PARUL 2024.03.11 12:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document exercise be carried out once again.

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It is made clear that filing or pendency of this petition or any order/direction passed in this petition shall not be an alibi or defence to the petitioners, in case, they are found involved in any illegal activity and the respondent-Authorities shall take appropriate action, in accordance with law.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE March 06, 2024 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2024.03.11 12:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document