Roli Kumari And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS

 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 

  Date of Decision: 07.10.2024  ... PETITIONERS VS.

  .. RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present :

Mr. Kunal Gupta, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Akshay Kumar, AAG, Punjab.

***** 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 copy of marriage photographs and copy of marriage certificate (Annexure P-3). They have also placed on record the copy of application dated 03.10.2024 (Annexure P-4), which was moved to respondent No.2. Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 only. Mr. Akshay Kumar, AAG, 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.

SMRITI 2024.10.07 15:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment



   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.

07.10.2024 (DEEPAK GUPTA) smriti JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SMRITI 2024.10.07 15:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment