Neeraj Rani And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others

117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10331-2023 Date of Decision: October 30, 2023 Neeraj Rani and another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Satvir 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 8 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 application dated 13.10.2023 (Annexure P-5), which was moved to respondent No.2. Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 only. Mr. R.S. Khaira, DAG, Punjab, 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 Nos.2 and 3 are hereby directed to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after assessing threat perception to their life.

Disposed of.

October 30, 2023 (DEEPAK GUPTA) sarita JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking: Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No SARITA RANI 2023.10.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document/order