[126] Nilakshi and another State of Haryana and others CORAM: Present: SANJAY VASHISTH 1. 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 tabulated as under: Name(s) Age (in years) Date of marriage Rite Represented on Submitted to Family members arrayed as IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-9537 Decided on: 02.09.2025 Nilakshi and another Versus State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr. Sandeep Kashyap, Advocate Advocatefor the petitioners. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 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 tabulated as under:- Petitioner No. 1 Nilakshi Age (in years) 19 years Date of marriage 28.08.2025 Represented on 28.08.2025 Submitted to Respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Jind and Respondent No.3-Station House Offie, Police Station, Garhi, District Jind. Family members arrayed as Respondent Nos.4 to 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 9537-2025 Decided on: 02.09.2025 ......Petitioners Versus ......Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr. Sandeep Kashyap, Advocate andMr. Amarjeet S.Prajapati, 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 respondents. The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are Petitioner No. 2 Shubhdeep 26 years 28.08.2025 Hindu 28.08.2025 Superintendent of Police, Jind Station House Offie, Police Station, Garhi, ......Respondents Mr. Amarjeet S.Prajapati, 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 The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are Station House Offie, Police Station, Garhi, RAJNEESH SHARMA 2025.09.03 11:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-9537-2025 -2- 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits 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 28.08.2025(Annexure P-5), to respondent Nos.2 & 3, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4. On asking of the Court, Mr. KanwarSanjiv Kumar, learned AAG, Haryana, 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 Nos.2 & 3, to look into the representation dated 28.08.2025(Annexure P-5), 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. 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) 02.09.2025 JUDGE ‘R. Sharma’ Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RAJNEESH SHARMA 2025.09.03 11:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document