IN THE HIGH COURT 110 Mandeep Kaur and Another State of Punjab and O CORAM: Present: RAMESH KUMARI.J. (ORAL) 1. the Constitution of India, the petitioners have sought issuance of directions upon the respondents No. 2 and 3, to ensure p their lives and liberty at the to restrain the said respondents from harassing the petitioners or interfering in their peaceful life. 2. petitioners have attained the minimum age, as prescribed by statute, for solemnizing marriage, therefore, they have lawfully solemnized marriage, however, it has caused grievance to the respondent N 7. Such grievanc apprehensive of danger to their lives and liberty and resultantly, it has IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Mandeep Kaur and Another State of Punjab and Others CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE Present: Ms. Meena, Advocate for the petitioners. ---- RAMESH KUMARI.J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition, as filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners have sought issuance of directions upon the respondents No. 2 and 3, to ensure p their lives and liberty at the hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7 to restrain the said respondents from harassing the petitioners or interfering in their peaceful life. The counsel for the petitioners state that since both the itioners have attained the minimum age, as prescribed by statute, for solemnizing marriage, therefore, they have lawfully solemnized marriage, however, it has caused grievance to the respondent N . Such grievance of the respondent Nos. 4 to 7 apprehensive of danger to their lives and liberty and resultantly, it has OF PUNJAB & HARYANA CRWP-8922-2025 Date of Decision: 20.08.2025 ......Petitioner(s) Vs. ......Respondent(s) HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI . Meena, Advocate for the petitioners. Through the instant petition, as filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners have sought issuance of directions upon the respondents No. 2 and 3, to ensure protection of hands of respondent Nos. 4 to 7, and, also to restrain the said respondents from harassing the petitioners or The counsel for the petitioners state that since both the itioners have attained the minimum age, as prescribed by statute, for solemnizing marriage, therefore, they have lawfully solemnized marriage, however, it has caused grievance to the respondent Nos. 4 to e of the respondent Nos. 4 to 7 has made them apprehensive of danger to their lives and liberty and resultantly, it has Through the instant petition, as filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners have sought issuance of rotection of , and, also to restrain the said respondents from harassing the petitioners or The counsel for the petitioners state that since both the itioners have attained the minimum age, as prescribed by statute, for solemnizing marriage, therefore, they have lawfully solemnized os. 4 to made them POONAM SHARMA 2025.08.20 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRWP-8922-2025 -2- constrained them to approach this court, to seek protection of their lives and liberty. 3. The petitioners have also submitted a representation dated 11.08.2025 (Annexure P-3) to the respondent No.2. 4. Notice of motion to the official respondent(s) only. 5. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Jasjeet Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 6. Without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the evidentiary value of the documents placed on the file, the instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur Punjab, to decide the representation dated 11.08.2025 (Annexure P-3) of the petitioners and grant them protection, if any threat to their lives and liberty is perceived. It is clarified that this order shall not be taken to grant immunity to the petitioners from legal action against violation of law, if any, committed by them. This order shall not be understood to have expressed any opinion whatsoever by this court on the validity of the marriage of the petitioners. 7. Disposed of accordingly. (RAMESH KUMARI) 20.08.2025 JUDGE Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No POONAM SHARMA 2025.08.20 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document