IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 123 Neeru Bala and another State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE Present: Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. The present petiti Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos. protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family members. 2. Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka into the representation dated and take appropriate action on the same. 3. As per the averments made, both the petitioners are maj dates of birth are Card regarding proof of respectively. They got married on enclosed with th 4. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP- Date of decision: 18.06.2025 Neeru Bala and another Versus State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Article Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos. protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the or Superintendent of Police, Fazilka i.e. respondent No. into the representation dated 15.06.2025 (Annexure P and take appropriate action on the same. As per the averments made, both the petitioners are maj dates of birth are 29.11.2000 and 28.03.2001 regarding proof of their age are appended as Annexures P respectively. They got married on 15.06.2025 with the petition as Annexure P-3. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -6452-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.06.2025 ..Petitioners ..Respondents MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. on has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to respondent Nos.2 and 3 protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the i.e. respondent No.2 is directed to look (Annexure P-5), made to him by them As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their 29.11.2000 and 28.03.2001, respectively. Copies of Aadhar age are appended as Annexures P-1 and P 15.06.2025 and the Marriage Certificate is 226 of the and 3 to protect life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, as they have attained majority and married against the wishes of their family Learned counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the is directed to look ), made to him by them or and their Aadhar 1 and P-2, and the Marriage Certificate is ASHOK KUMAR 2025.06.18 13:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6452-2025 (O&M) -2- 5. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and has no objection in deciding the representation filed on behalf of the petitioners. 6. In view of the limited prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioners and without going into the merits of their claim, this petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation dated 15.06.2025 (Annexure P-5) and decide the same expeditiously, in accordance with law. 7. It is however, made clear that this order shall not preclude the authorities to proceed against the petitioners, in case, they are found involved in any other criminal proceedings, instituted/pending against them if there is some evidence that surfaces regarding their involvement in a cognizable offence, for which they may be required by the investigating agency. ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) 18.06.2025 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2025.06.18 13:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document