IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (111) Anjali & another State of Punjab & others CORAM : Present: SANJAY VASHISTH CRM-W-769 application has been filed for placing on record photographs of marriage as Annexure P on record. Registry is directed to append the same at appropriate place. CRWP-5563 1. Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the off provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents. tabulated as under: IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Anjali & another Versus State of Punjab & others CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr.P.K.Kapila, Advocate for the petitioner (s). Mr.Neeraj Madaan, Sr.DAG, Punjab. SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 769-2025 In compliance of the earlier order dated 26.05.2025, the present application has been filed for placing on record photographs of marriage as Annexure P-5. Accordingly, the application is allowed. Annexure P on record. Registry is directed to append the same at appropriate place. 5563-2025 Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the off provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents. The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are tabulated as under:- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-W-769-2025 in/and CRWP-5563-2025 Decided on : 28.05.2025 ……Petitioner(s) Versus ……Respondent(s) HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr.P.K.Kapila, Advocate for the petitioner (s). aan, Sr.DAG, Punjab. In compliance of the earlier order dated 26.05.2025, the present application has been filed for placing on record photographs of marriage as ion is allowed. Annexure P-5 is taken on record. Registry is directed to append the same at appropriate place. Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the official respondents to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents. The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are ……Petitioner(s) ……Respondent(s) In compliance of the earlier order dated 26.05.2025, the present application has been filed for placing on record photographs of marriage as 5 is taken Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the icial respondents to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are SAILESH RANJAN 2025.05.29 10:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document (111) CRM-W-769-2025 in/and CRWP-5563-2025 -2- Petitioner No. 1 Petitioner No. 2 Name(s) Anjali Ravish Jindal Age (in years) 25 years 23 years Date of marriage 13.05.2025 Rite Hindu rites Representation dated 26.05.2025 (Annexure P-4) Submitted to Respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla Family members arrayed as Respondents No. 4 to 8 2. It is pleaded in the petition 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 26.05.2025 (Annexure P-4), to respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla, 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- Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla, to look into the representation dated 26.05.2025 (Annexure P-4), 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. SAILESH RANJAN 2025.05.29 10:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document (111) CRM-W-769-2025 in/and CRWP-5563-2025 -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 May 28, 2025 Sailesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SAILESH RANJAN 2025.05.29 10:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document