148. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Arshdeep Singh State of Punjab CORAM: Present: MANJARI NEHRU KAUL 1. respondent apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondents No. who are stated to be family 2. No.1, aged about married on 23.04.2025 then, the pe private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated (Annexure P of Police, Rural District Amritsar the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official respondents having been communicated about the alleged threat IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Arshdeep Singh and another Versus Punjab and others HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. Sanjeet Singh Taank, Advocate, for the petitioners through Video Conferencing. ------ MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) Prayer in the instant petition is for issuance of directions to No.2 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondents No. who are stated to be family members of petitioner No. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1, aged about 24 years, and petitioner No.2, aged about 23.04.2025 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 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No.2 of Police, Rural District Amritsar, wherein a mention has the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the official respondents having been communicated about the alleged threat IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4143-2025 Date of decision: 25.04.2025 .... Petitioners .... Respondents HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL , Advocate, for the petitioners, Prayer in the instant petition is for issuance of directions to to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who apprehend threat to their life at the hands of private respondents No. 4 to 7, petitioner No.2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner years, and petitioner No.2, aged about 19 years, got against the wishes of private respondents. Ever since titioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 24.04.2025 5) was also made to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent , 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 Prayer in the instant petition is for issuance of directions to to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who , Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner years, got against the wishes of private respondents. Ever since titioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the 24.04.2025 Senior Superintendent been made about the alleged threat perception. Learned counsel submits that despite the SANJEEV KUMAR 2025.04.25 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-4143-2025 - 2 - perception, 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 District Amritsar to look into the representation dated 24.04.2025 (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 District Amritsar to look into the representation dated 24.04.2025 (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