CRWP-6510 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND 224 Lakha Singh State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA Present:- MANISHA BATRA, J. 1. Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to the official respondents to get the alleged detenue, namely Navjot Kaur, released from the illegal detention of respondent Nos. 4 to 8. 2. order was passed by this Court : 6510-2024 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Lakha Singh Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA Mr. Parveen Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Swati Batra, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Jasbir Singh Mohri, Advocate for respondent No. 8. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to the official respondents to get the alleged detenue, namely Navjot Kaur, released from the illegal detention of respondent Nos. 4 to 8. While issuing notice of motion on 09.07.2024, the following order was passed by this Court : “...Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the alleged detenue, who is daughter of the petitioner and is a minor, has been illegally detai respondents and in this regard, an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, under Sections 363 and 366 of IPC has also been registered at Police Station Rangal Nagal, District Batala (Gurdaspur). 2024 (O&M) - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6510-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 05.04.2025 ...Petitioner Versus ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Parveen Chauhan, Advocate Ms. Swati Batra, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Jasbir Singh Mohri, Advocate The instant petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to the official respondents to get the alleged detenue, namely Navjot Kaur, released from the illegal While issuing notice of motion on 09.07.2024, the following Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the alleged detenue, who is daughter of the petitioner and is a minor, has been illegally detained by the private respondents and in this regard, an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, under Sections 363 and 366 of IPC has also been registered at Police Station Rangal Nagal, District Batala (Gurdaspur). -1- 2024 (O&M) 05.04.2025 ...Petitioner ...Respondents The instant petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to the official respondents to get the alleged detenue, namely Navjot Kaur, released from the illegal While issuing notice of motion on 09.07.2024, the following Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the alleged detenue, who is daughter of the petitioner and ned by the private respondents and in this regard, an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, under Sections 363 and 366 of IPC has also been registered at Police Station Rangal Nagal, MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.04.07 09:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6510 3. was filed, wherein it was submitted that the alleged detenue has performed marriage with respondent No. 4 neighbourhood of respondent No. 8. Direction was accordingly issued to respondent No. 3 and 7 and file a report about the presence of the alleged detenue. In compliance thereof, raids were conducted but the alleged detenue could not be traced out. 4. available on record. It is submitted therein and learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab has submitted that an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, under Sections 363 and 366 of IPC has been registered against r No. 4 and 5. It is further submitted that the alleged detenue along with respondent No. 4 6510-2024 (O&M) Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, S present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks some time to get instructions. Learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes to supply a complete set of the paperbook to her during the course of the day. List again on 19.07.2024. In the meantime, respondent No. 3 Station Rangal Nagal, District Gurdaspur is directed to produce the alleged detenue Navjot Kaur before this Court on the next date of hearing.” Thereafter, on 31.07.2024, reply o was filed, wherein it was submitted that the alleged detenue has performed marriage with respondent No. 4-Gurdeep Singh and they were residing in the neighbourhood of respondent No. 8. Direction was accordingly issued to dent No. 3-SHO concerned to visit the premises of respondents No. 4, 6 and 7 and file a report about the presence of the alleged detenue. In compliance thereof, raids were conducted but the alleged detenue could not be traced out. Reply on behalf of respondent available on record. It is submitted therein and learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab has submitted that an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, under Sections 363 and 366 of IPC has been registered against r No. 4 and 5. It is further submitted that the alleged detenue along with respondent No. 4-Gurdeep Singh had filed a petition bearing CRWP No. 5640 2024 (O&M) - Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab, who is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the State and seeks some time to get instructions. Learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes to supply a complete set of the paperbook to her during the course of List again on 19.07.2024. In the meantime, respondent No. 3-SHO, Police Station Rangal Nagal, District Gurdaspur is directed to produce the alleged detenue Navjot Kaur before this Court on the next date of hearing.” Thereafter, on 31.07.2024, reply on behalf of respondent No. 8 was filed, wherein it was submitted that the alleged detenue has performed Gurdeep Singh and they were residing in the neighbourhood of respondent No. 8. Direction was accordingly issued to SHO concerned to visit the premises of respondents No. 4, 6 and 7 and file a report about the presence of the alleged detenue. In compliance thereof, raids were conducted but the alleged detenue could not be spondent-State has also been filed, which is available on record. It is submitted therein and learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab has submitted that an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, under Sections 363 and 366 of IPC has been registered against respondents No. 4 and 5. It is further submitted that the alleged detenue along with Gurdeep Singh had filed a petition bearing CRWP No. 5640 -2- r. DAG, Punjab, who is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the State and seeks some time to get instructions. Learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes to supply a complete set of the paperbook to her during the course of SHO, Police Station Rangal Nagal, District Gurdaspur is directed to produce the alleged detenue Navjot Kaur before this Court n behalf of respondent No. 8 was filed, wherein it was submitted that the alleged detenue has performed Gurdeep Singh and they were residing in the neighbourhood of respondent No. 8. Direction was accordingly issued to SHO concerned to visit the premises of respondents No. 4, 6 and 7 and file a report about the presence of the alleged detenue. In compliance thereof, raids were conducted but the alleged detenue could not be State has also been filed, which is available on record. It is submitted therein and learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab has submitted that an FIR bearing No. 43 dated 05.06.2024, espondents No. 4 and 5. It is further submitted that the alleged detenue along with Gurdeep Singh had filed a petition bearing CRWP No. 5640 MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.04.07 09:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6510 of 2024 before this Court seeking protection of their life and liberty, which was disposed of on 1 Superintendent of Police, Batala to decide their representation and take requisite action. Their representation was accordingly inquired into and it was found that there was no threat to their life and liberty marriage with each other with their free will and consent. Learned State counsel has submitted that in fact respondent No. 4 has filed a petition bearing CRM-M-55277 vide order dated 07.11.2024 passed by this Court in the said petition, it has been directed that no coercive action shall be taken against respondent No. 4 Gurdeep Singh. 5. the daughter of the pet the private respondents warranting any further action. Hence, no further orders are called for in the matter. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. 05.04.2025 Waseem Ansari Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 6510-2024 (O&M) of 2024 before this Court seeking protection of their life and liberty, which was disposed of on 12.06.2024 by issuing a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala to decide their representation and take requisite action. Their representation was accordingly inquired into and it was found that there was no threat to their life and liberty marriage with each other with their free will and consent. Learned State counsel has submitted that in fact respondent No. 4 has filed a petition bearing 55277-2024, seeking quashing of aforementioned FIR No. 43, and r dated 07.11.2024 passed by this Court in the said petition, it has been directed that no coercive action shall be taken against respondent No. 4 Gurdeep Singh. In view of the position explained above, it cannot be stated that the daughter of the petitioner, namely Navjot Kaur, is in illegal detention of the private respondents warranting any further action. Hence, no further orders are called for in the matter. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. 05.04.2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2024 (O&M) - of 2024 before this Court seeking protection of their life and liberty, which 2.06.2024 by issuing a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala to decide their representation and take requisite action. Their representation was accordingly inquired into and it was found that there was no threat to their life and liberty and they had performed marriage with each other with their free will and consent. Learned State counsel has submitted that in fact respondent No. 4 has filed a petition bearing 2024, seeking quashing of aforementioned FIR No. 43, and r dated 07.11.2024 passed by this Court in the said petition, it has been directed that no coercive action shall be taken against respondent No. 4 In view of the position explained above, it cannot be stated that itioner, namely Navjot Kaur, is in illegal detention of the private respondents warranting any further action. Hence, no further orders are called for in the matter. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No -3- of 2024 before this Court seeking protection of their life and liberty, which 2.06.2024 by issuing a direction to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala to decide their representation and take requisite action. Their representation was accordingly inquired into and it was and they had performed marriage with each other with their free will and consent. Learned State counsel has submitted that in fact respondent No. 4 has filed a petition bearing 2024, seeking quashing of aforementioned FIR No. 43, and r dated 07.11.2024 passed by this Court in the said petition, it has been directed that no coercive action shall be taken against respondent No. 4- In view of the position explained above, it cannot be stated that itioner, namely Navjot Kaur, is in illegal detention of the private respondents warranting any further action. Hence, no further orders MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.04.07 09:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document