IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 144 RUPINDER KAUR AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab MANISHA BATRA 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India official respondents at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to dated 13.03.2025 (Annexure P 2. It already married with respondent No.7. Both the petitioners are major and in love with each other. Their parents and relatives are against their relationship and threats have even been extended relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 13.03.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the s been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. 3. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No. Date of decision: RUPINDER KAUR AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Munish Gulati, Advocate for the Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing official respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 9 and take action on dated 13.03.2025 (Annexure P-3). It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner No.1 is already married with respondent No.7. Both the petitioners are major and in love with each other. Their parents and relatives are against their relationship and threats have even been extended to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 13.03.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the s been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH No.2747 of 2025 Date of decision: 20.03.2025 …. Petitioners Versus …. Respondents MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the protect the life and liberty of the petitioners take action on their representation is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner No.1 is already married with respondent No.7. Both the petitioners are major and in love with each other. Their parents and relatives are against their relationship to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent representation dated 13.03.2025 to the respondent No.2 but the same has not been taken into consideration and hence, the present petition. of the the s their representation is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner No.1 is already married with respondent No.7. Both the petitioners are major and in love with each other. Their parents and relatives are against their relationship to petitioner No.1 by her parents and relatives to kill her. She has left her house and has started living with the petitioner No.2. Apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, they sent ame has not Jyoti 2025.03.24 10:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP No.2747 of 2025 4. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is directed to supply the copy of the petition to her. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and relationship as veracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 Ferozepur to look into t 13.03.2025 (Annexure P step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. 6. A copy of this order along with copy of repre 13.03.2025 (Annexure P do the needful expeditiously. 7. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, 20.03.2025 Jyoti-IV CRWP No.2747 of 2025 - 2- Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is ply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned State counsel and without going into the question of legality of their relationship as well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the eracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2-The Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur to look into the matter and dispose of the representation dated 13.03.2025 (Annexure P-3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. A copy of this order along with copy of repre 13.03.2025 (Annexure P-3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to do the needful expeditiously. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is ply the copy of the petition to her. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned going into the question of legality of their well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the eracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of The Senior Superintendent of Police, he matter and dispose of the representation dated 3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary step, if any, genuine threat to life and liberty of the petitioners is found. A copy of this order along with copy of representation dated 3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No , accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3, at this stage. The petitioners’ counsel is I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners as well as learned going into the question of legality of their well as without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the eracity of the averments made in the petition and also with regard to the sanctity of relationship or age of the petitioners, this petition is disposed of The Senior Superintendent of Police, he matter and dispose of the representation dated 3) in accordance with law and also to take necessary sentation dated 3) be sent to respondent No.2, so as to enable him to It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the Jyoti 2025.03.24 10:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document