Pinki And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

CRWP-10553-2023 (O&M) - 1 -

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10553-2023 (O&M) Decided on : 26.10.2023 Pinki and another . . . Petitioner(s)

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State of Haryana and others . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Sandeep Tanwar, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

**** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) CRM-W-1601-2023 i.

This is an application, under Rule 3(A)(i), Chapter 6, Part-B, Volume-V, of the High Court Rules and Orders, seeking leave to appear, act or plead before this Court.

ii.

For the reasons mentioned in the application, the same is allowed as prayed for.

CRWP-10553-2023 Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to official respondents No.2 & 3, to provide protection of lives and liberty of the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of private respondents. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 - Pinki, aged above 20 years and petitioner No.2 - Ajay Kumar, aged above 23, have solemnized marriage on 23.10.2023, against the wishes of their family members, arrayed as respondents No.4 to 7. Learned counsel for the petitioners further submits that it is the first marriage of both the petitioners. JAWALA RAM 2023.10.26 18:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-10553-2023 (O&M) - 2 - It has been submitted that the private respondents are threatening to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 23.10.2023 (Annexure P-5), to respondent No.2 - Superintendent of Police, Mahendergarh, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3.

Notice of motion.

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On asking of the Court, Mr. Surender Singh Pannu, Addl. AG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 (State). 5.

In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 - Superintendent of Police, Mahendergarh, to look into the representation dated 23.10.2023 (Annexure P-5), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. 6.

However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

(SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE October 26, 2023 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2023.10.26 18:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document