Bunty Kumar v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRWP No. 10902 of 2024 Date of Decision: 14.11.2024 Bunty Kumar ...PeƟƟoner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA

Present:

Mr. Ravi Malhotra, Advocate for the peƟƟoner.

Mr. Akshay Kumar, A.A.G., Punjab.

**** ANOOP CHITKARA, J.

Apprehending for life and liberty at the hands of the private respondents, the peƟƟoner, invoking the fundamental right of life guaranteed under ArƟcle 226 of the ConsƟtuƟon of India, has come up before this Court seeking protecƟon through the State.

2.

State counsel on instrucƟons from ASI Darshan Singh submits that the wife of the peƟƟoner has made a statement that she does not want to reside with the peƟƟoner and placed on record cerƟfied copy of statement, which is taken on record. 3.

Given such statement, the present peƟƟon is disposed of as the detenue is an adult and she is at liberty to live in accordance with her choice. Regarding the minor son, the son is in legal custody of his mother. In case peƟƟoner wants to seek custody of the child, he has legal rights to proceed in accordance with law. All pending applicaƟons, if any, stand disposed.

(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 14.11.2024 JyoƟ Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No.

Jyoti Sharma 2024.11.18 13:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment High Court, Sector 1, Chandigarh