IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 212 CRWP No.4691 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision :17.06.2025 Sonia and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ...... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Joginder Pal Devgan, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Shiny Chopra, AAG, Punjab. VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J. (Oral) : This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 10 and not to interfere and harass the petitioners and to direct the official respondents to ensure the security of life and liberty of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that they being majors have solemnized marriage with their own consent in accordance with law. However, the private respondents are not accepting the marriage of the petitioners and are extending threats to them. The copies of 'Aadhaar' cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Shiny Chopra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. Without commenting upon the validity of the marriage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 05.05.2025 (Annexure P-4) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter in accordance with law. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE 17.06.2025 Manoj Bhutani Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MANOJ KUMAR 2025.06.17 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document