114 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Priyanka Nahar and Anr. State of Punjab CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present:- Mr. Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG, Punjab AMARJOT BHATTI, J. 1. Petitioners petition under Article a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect their life and personal liberty from the hands of re 5. 2. It is submitted that both petitioners are major. As per Card and Birth Certificate birth is 18.05.2008 of petitioner No.2 (Annexure P had performed marriage marriage photographs representation to 23.06.2026, which is Annexure P without consent a IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP Date of Decision: Priyanka Nahar and Anr. Vs. Punjab and Ors. HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Mr. Vikram Jeet Singh, Advocate for the Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG, Punjab ***** AMARJOT BHATTI, J. Petitioners Priyanka Nahar and Sonu petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect their life and personal liberty from the hands of re It is submitted that both petitioners are major. As per and Birth Certificate of petitioner No.1 (Annexure P 18.05.2008. On the other hand as per Aadhar Card of petitioner No.2 (Annexure P-2), his date of birth is had performed marriage on 13.06.2026. Copy of marriage certificate marriage photographs is Annexure P-3 representation to Senior Superintendent of Police, , which is Annexure P-4. Petitioners had performed marriage without consent and wishes of parents of petitioner No. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7591-2026 Date of Decision:- 30.06.2026 ....Petitioners ...Respondents HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI , Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG, Punjab. Priyanka Nahar and Sonu have filed present of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.2 and 3 to protect their life and personal liberty from the hands of respondent Nos.4 & It is submitted that both petitioners are major. As per Aadhar of petitioner No.1 (Annexure P-1), her date of . On the other hand as per Aadhar Card and PAN Card date of birth is 26.01.2004. They . Copy of marriage certificate and 3. Petitioners also moved Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur dated . Petitioners had performed marriage of petitioner No.1. Respondents SUNIL DEVI 2026.06.30 14:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7591-2026 -2- No.4 & 5 are parents of petitioner No.1 from whom, petitioners are receiving threats. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On asking of this Court, Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of State. Complete copy of paperbook along with supporting documents is already supplied. 5. Considering nature of litigation, no purpose would be served by serving notice to private respondents. 6. I have considered the facts narrated in petition, according to which both petitioners are major and they have performed marriage against wishes of parents of petitioner No.1, as a result they are apprehending threats from the hands of respondents No. 4 & 5. It is the duty of police to protect life and liberty of petitioners. Therefore, respondents No. 2 & 3 are directed to consider representation of petitioners dated 23.06.2026 (Annexure P-4) and protect life and liberty of petitioners from the hands of respondents No. 4 & 5, considering threat perception with further direction to maintain their privacy and dignity. 7. Aforesaid protection order will have no bearing on legality and validity of marriage and it will not protect them in case there is any violation of law or pending legal proceedings. 8. Petition is accordingly disposed of. 9. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of accordingly as well. (AMARJOT BHATTI) JUDGE 30.06.2026 Sunil Devi Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No SUNIL DEVI 2026.06.30 14:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document