Lovepreet Singh And ANR v. State Of Punjab And Others
2023:PHHC:162323 CRWP-11211-2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH (122) CRWP-11211-2023 Date of Decision:-18.12.2023 Lovepreet Singh and another ......Petitioners
Versus
State of Punjab and others ......Respondents
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****
Present:
Ms. Kanika Garg, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.
The present petition has been filed inter alia praying for protection of life and liberty of the petitioners who have solemnized marriage on 14.11.2023 and apprehend danger to their life and liberty at the hands of private respondents No. 5 to 15, who all are residents of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
2.
Notice of motion to respondents No. 1 to 4.
3.
On asking of the Court, Mr. Siddharth Attri, AAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of State/respondents No.1 to 4.
4.
Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondents or to seek a reply from any of the respondents.
5.
There is neither any cogent evidence or document on record to demonstrate any such threat perception nor a single document has been placed on record with regard to the fact that the parents of the girl have ever been informed.
PARUL 2023.12.19 09:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
2023:PHHC:162323 CRWP-11211-2023 6.
In light of the above, the present petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondents No. 2 to 4, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide representation dated 14.11.2023 (Annexure P-3) and take appropriate steps in accordance with law. 7.
It is made clear that the filing of this petition or any order passed herein does not approve or disapprove the relationship/marriage of the petitioners and is not a stamp by the Court qua their relationship/marriage as this petition is considered only for the purpose of ensuring the protection of life and liberty of petitioners being citizen of this country and for no other reason.
8.
This order shall not operate as an alibi or defence to any proceedings which might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the present order/directions have been passed. 9.
It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averment made in this petition or in the representation dated 14.11.2023 (Annexure P-3) is found to be incorrect, the State Authorities are directed to take appropriate action, in accordance with law.
10.
However, since, this petition is being disposed of in limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondents No. 5 and 6 as well as the parents of petitioner No. 1 so that the parents are aware of the deeds of their children. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE December 18, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.12.19 09:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document