151. IN THE HI Priya and another State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: MANJARI NEHRU KAUL 1. respondents apprehend threat to their life at is stated to be 2. No.1, aged about married on 19 then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 2 (Annexure P Kapurthala threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official respondents having been communicated about the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Priya and another Versus Punjab and others HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI Mr. Aman Kumar, Advocate, for Mr. Prateek Pandit, Advocate, for the petitioners. ------ MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition is for issuance of directions to s No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondent stated to be mother of petitioner No.1. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1, aged about 30 years, and petitioner No.2, aged about 19.04.2025 against the wishes of private respondents. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 2 (Annexure P-5) was also made to Senior Supe (Rural), wherein a mention has been made about the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official respondents having been communicated about the GH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4056-2025 Date of decision: 25.04.2025 .... Petitioners .... Respondents HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. Aman Kumar, Advocate, for Mr. Prateek Pandit, Advocate, for the petitioners. Prayer in the instant petition is for issuance of directions to life and liberty of the petitioners, who the hands of private respondent No. 4, who Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner d petitioner No.2, aged about 28 years, got .04.2025 against the wishes of private respondents. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 21.04.2025 5) was also made to Senior Superintendent of Police, wherein a mention has been made about the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official respondents having been communicated about the alleged threat perception, Prayer in the instant petition is for issuance of directions to life and liberty of the petitioners, who 4, who Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner years, got .04.2025 against the wishes of private respondents. Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the 2025 , wherein a mention has been made about the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official alleged threat perception, SANJEEV KUMAR 2025.04.25 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-4056-2025 - 2 - no steps have been taken to come to the rescue of the petitioners. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), Jalandhar to look into the representation dated 21.04.2025 (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S.Deol, Senior DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with directions to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), Jalandhar to look into the representation dated 21.04.2025 (Annexure P-5) qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE April 25, 2025 sanjeev Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SANJEEV KUMAR 2025.04.25 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document