IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 104 CRWP-8605 of 2025 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 11th August, 2025 Sumandeep Kaur and another .....PETITIONERS VERSUS State of Punjab and others .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY. Present: Mr. Daman Jeet Bhoriwal, Advocate for petitioners. *** AARADHNA SAWHNEY. , J (ORAL) Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, both the petitioners have filed the present petition with a prayer to direct the official respondents to decide the representation dated 05.08.2025 (Annexure P-5). 1. The facts, as can be inferred from the petition, are as follows: Both the petitioners, who are major, got married to each other in accordance with Sikh rites and ceremonies on 05.08.2025. Their relationship was not approved of by their parents and they expressed their unhappiness. It is in this backdrop that the present petition has been filed by the petitioners. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, DAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 4. In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with direction to official respondents to decide the representation dated 05.08.2025 (Annexure P-5) within a period of two weeks. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, then necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. REEMA SAINI 2025.08.12 13:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh CRWP-8605 of 2025 (O&M) -2- 5. It is, however, clarified that this order shall not be taken to be any expression as regards the alleged marriage of the petitioners and shall not confer any immunity upon the petitioners, in case it is found that they have committed any wrong. 6. Disposed of accordingly. (AARADHNA SAWHNEY) 11th August, 2025 JUDGE reema Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No REEMA SAINI 2025.08.12 13:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh