Moni @ Shivangi And Another v. State Of Haryana And Others

2024:PHHC:002872

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (251) CRWP-10606-2023 Date of Decision:-10.01.2024 Moni @ Shivangi and another ......Petitioners

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

Present:

Mr. Ashok Kumar Munjal, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Brijesh Sharma, AAG, Haryana.

Ms. Mehak Sawhney, Advocate for Mr. Tushar Gera, Advocate for respondents No. 4 to 7. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The parties along with their respective counsels are present and have been interacted with.

2.

Learned State counsel has filed the status report by way of affidavit of Mr. Vinod Kumar, HPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police Ballabgarh, District Faridabad on behalf of respondents No. 1 to 3 in Court today, which is taken on record, subject to all just exceptions. According to which, the statements of the private respondents have also been recorded and there is no threat perception to the petitioners. 3.

However, on a specific query with regard to how the petitioner No. 1 has changed her religion, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioner No. 1 has already approached the District PARUL 2024.01.16 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2024:PHHC:002872 CRWP-10606-2023 -2Magistrate by filing appropriate application for conversion, which is pending and shall be proceeded in accordance with law. 4.

Respondents No. 4 & 5 who are present in Court have refused to accept the relationship of the petitioners, however, they have stated that there is no threat from their side to the petitioners as petitioner No. 1 has taken her decision for which she herself shall be responsible. 5.

In light of the above, no further orders are required to be passed and accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of. 6.

Needless to say that the State is duty bound to protect the life and liberty of all its citizens.

7.

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 January 10, 2024 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2024.01.16 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document