Taranpreet Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-12031-2023 Date of Decision: December 14, 2023 Taranpreet Kaur and another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Sukhwinder S. Aviraj, Advocate for the petitioners. **** DEEPAK GUPTA , J.(Oral) 1.

Having married against the wishes of their family members, petitioners, who claimed to be major, are facing threat to their life and liberty from private respondent Nos.4 to 7 and so by way of this petition, they seek direction to respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect their life. 2.

Petition is accompanied by Aadhar Cards (Annexures P-7 and P-2 respectively) of both the petitioners, besides copy of marriage photographs (Annexure P-3) and copy of marriage certificate (Annexure P-4). They have also placed on record the copy of application dated 10.12.2023 (Annexure P5), which was moved to respondent No.2 & 3. 3.

Notice of motion to respondent Nos.1 to 3 only. 4.

Mr. P.S. Pandher, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3- State. A copy of paper book be supplied to him during the course of day.

GEETA RANI 2023.12.14 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRWP-12031-2023 -25.

Without commenting on the validity of the marriage of the petitioners, respondent Nos.2 and 3 are hereby directed to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after assessing threat perception to their life. 6.

Disposed of.

December 14, 2023 (DEEPAK GUPTA) geeta JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No GEETA RANI 2023.12.14 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment