Sukriti Mahajan And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

 



 

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

CRM M-56251 of 2018 Date of Decision: December 15, 2018 Sukriti Mahajan and another .....Petitioners Vs.

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU.

-.- Present:- Mr. Amit Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners.

-.- MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed praying for protection to the life and liberty of the petitioners, in view of the marriage solemnized by them against the wishes of respondent Nos.4 and 5. Notice of motion.

On the asking of the Court, Mr. Ramandeep Sandhu, Sr.DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3 and three copies of the petition have been supplied to him in the Court. The documents annexed by the petitioners including the copy of voter card and passport of the petitioners show that both are major and Sanjay Gupta 2018.12.15 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

 



 are present in Court also, duly identified by their Counsel. They apprehend threat to their life and liberty at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 and 5. Therefore, respondent No.2 Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur, is directed to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, as per law. However, it is made clear that this order may not be construed as expression of an opinion on legality and validity of the marriage of the petitioners.

In case, any criminal case is pending against petitioner No.2, this order shall not be any hindrance to proceed according to law. With the above direction, the petition stands disposed of. December 15, 2018 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) sanjay JUDGE Whether speaking/ reasoned:

Yes/ No.

Whether Reportable:

Yes/No.

Sanjay Gupta 2018.12.15 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh