IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 111 CRWP-3707-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 11.04.2025 Simranjeet Kaur and another ...Petitioners VERSUS State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Present :- Mr. N.S. Gill, Advocate for the petitioner(s). ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The petitioners namely Simranjeet Kaur and Kulwinder Singh have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from private respondents No.4 to 6. The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged 24 years and 27 years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the petitioners was solemnized on 08.04.2025 at Pashupati Nath Shiv Mandir, MDC, Sector-6, Panchkula as per Hindu Vedic Rites and rituals. Copies of Marriage Certificate (Annexure 3) issued by the Pandit of the aforesaid Mandir and photographs (Annexure P-4) have also been appended. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. MANGAL SINGH 2025.04.11 14:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 111 CRWP-3707-2025 (O&M) Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Mr. Brijesh, AAG Punjab has appeared and accepted notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners states that a representation dated 08.04.2025 (Annexure P-5) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala. Learned State counsel has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. Without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon, the petition is disposed of with the directions to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 08.04.2025 (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners, nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala for requisite compliance. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 11.04.2025 JUDGE Mangal Singh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MANGAL SINGH 2025.04.11 14:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document