Manpreet Kaur 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. P.K.Kapila, 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.5 to 11 and so by way of this petition, they seek direction to respondent Nos.2 to 4 to protect their life.

Petition is accompanied by Aadhar Cards (Anenxures P-1 and P-2 respectively) of both the petitioners and copy of marriage certificate (Annexure P-3). They have also placed on record the copy of application (Annexure P-4), which was moved to respondent No.2. Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 4 only. Mr. Akshay Kumar, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 4- 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 to 4 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