IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 115 Amit Kumar and Another State of Haryana and O CORAM: Present: SANJAY VASHISTH, J. CRM- record Annexure P of petitioner No.1). CRWP 1. the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction t respondents No. 2 and 3 the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the respondents No. 4 to 6. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Amit Kumar and Another Versus State of Haryana and Others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Sunil Duggal, Advocate for the applicant Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. -W-608-2025 The present application has been filed for record Annexure P-6. (Copy of decree of divorce of earlier marriage of petitioner No.1). The same is allowed. Registry is directed to tag the same at appropriate place. CRWP-4144-2025 Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction t respondents No. 2 and 3 to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the respondents No. 4 to 6. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4144-2025 (O&M) Decided on: 27.05.2025 ......Petitioners ......Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr. Sunil Duggal, Advocate for the applicant-petitioner. Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana. The present application has been filed for placing on 6. (Copy of decree of divorce of earlier marriage The same is allowed. Registry is directed to tag the same at appropriate place. the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the official to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private placing on 6. (Copy of decree of divorce of earlier marriage the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of o the official to provide protection of lives and liberty to private POONAM SHARMA 2025.05.29 20:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRWP-4144-2025 (O&M) -2- The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are tabulated as under:- Petitioner No. 1 Petitioner No. 2 Name(s) Amit Kumar Deepali Age (in years) 29 years 24 years Date of marriage 23.04.2025 Rite Hindu Rites Representation on 24.04.2025 Submitted to Respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Sonipat Family members arrayed as Respondents No. 4 to 6 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have solemnized marriage against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. It is the first marriage of both the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 24.04.2025(Annexure P-5), to respondent No.2 –The Superintendent of Police Sonipat, Haryana wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4. On asking of the Court, learned State counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent -State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 –The Superintendent of Police, Sonipat Haryana to look into the representation dated 24.04.2025(Annexure P-5), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents POONAM SHARMA 2025.05.29 20:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRWP-4144-2025 (O&M) -3- 6. 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. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 27.05.2025 Poonam Sharma Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO POONAM SHARMA 2025.05.29 20:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document