Simranjit And ANR v. State Of Punjab And ORS
CRWP-10594-2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
Date of decision : 30.10.2024 Simranjit and another
...Petitioners
Vs.
State of Punjab and others
...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA
Present:
Mr. Tushar Sharma, Advocate for for the petitioners.
*** DEEPAK MANCHANDA , J.(Oral) 1.
The petitioners have approached this Court under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 for protecting their lives and personal liberty from private respondents No.4 to 10.
2.
Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that both the petitioners are major and are aged about 27 and 23 years, respectively. In support thereof, copies of Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended as Annexures P-1 and P-2. The learned counsel for petitioners further contends that petitioners have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents and the marriage was solemnized on 28.10.2024. Photographs of marriage have also been appended as Annexure P-3 and copy of Marriage Certificate dated 28.10.2024 is appended as Annexure P-4. He also contends that the petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and liberty, who are in a constant danger of being implicated in a false case and even a representation VANITA 2024.10.30 01:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment
CRWP-10594-2024 dated 28.10.2024 (Annexure P-5) sent by the petitioners to the Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala, has not been decided till date and the petitioners would be satisfied if the said representation is decided in a time bound manner. 3.
Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 4.
At this stage, Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 and has no objection if appropriate directions are given for deciding the representation submitted by the petitioners. 5.
Therefore, without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon, the petition is disposed of with the directions to respondent No.2 i.e. Senior Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances in accordance with law.
6.
The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition to respondent No.2 i.e. Senior Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala for requisite compliance.
7.
The petition is disposed of.
(DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 30.10.2024 vanita Whether speaking/reasoned :
Yes No Whether Reportable :
Yes No VANITA 2024.10.30 01:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment