Pooja Rani @ Pooja Devi v. State Of Punjab And Others

CRWP-2147-2019 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH.

CRWP-2147-2019 (O&M).

Decided on: December 16, 2019.

Pooja Rani @ Pooja Devi and another .. Petitioners

VERSUS

State of Punjab and others .. Respondents * * *

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASGURPREET SINGH PURI * * * PRESENT Ms.Harjeeet Kaur, Advocate, for Mr.Mandeep K. Dhot, Advocate, for the petitioners.

JASGURPREET SINGH PURI , J. (ORAL ) Petitioners claim that they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family members. Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, they have filed the present petition for protection. Petitioners claim to have submitted a representation (Annexure P-5) dated 12.12.2019, in this regard, to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur.

Heard. Record perused.

Notice of motion to the office of Advocate General, RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2019.12.16 17:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-2147-2019 (O&M) Punjab.

On asking of the Court, Mr.Randir Singh Thind, DAG, Punjab, present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of the State. Copy supplied.

Petitioners have placed on record copies of their Aadhar Cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2) as proof of their age as well as copy of certificate (Annexure P3) and photographs (Annexure P4) regarding performance of marriage.

This petition is disposed of with a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur, to look into the representation Annexure P-5 dated 12.12.2019 and ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. However, it is made clear that this order shall not be treated as stamp of the Court about the marriage of the parties and no opinion regarding the validity of the marriage has been expressed. December 16, 2019.

(JASGURPREET SINGH PURI) raj arora JUDGE Whether speaking / reasoned Yes / No Whether reportable Yes / No RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2019.12.16 17:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document