IN THE 111 SONIA AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present: Mr. *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. 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 members. 2. Learne Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala into the representation dated and take appropriate action on the 3. As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their dates of birth are Aadhar cards are appended as Annexures P married on 02.09.2025 as Annexure P 4. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP- Date of decision: 08.09.2025 SONIA AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Virender Singh, Advocate for the petitioner *** 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 Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala i.e. respondent No. into the representation dated 02.09.2025 (Annexure P and take appropriate action on the same. As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their dates of birth are 20.02.2000 and 20.10.2001, cards are appended as Annexures P- 02.09.2025 and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition as Annexure P-3. Notice of motion. HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -9708-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 08.09.2025 ..Petitioners ..Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY , Advocate for the petitioners. The present petition 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 d 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 20.02.2000 and 20.10.2001, respectively. The copies of their -1 and P-2, respectively. They got and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition of the 2 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 d counsel states that the petitioners will be satisfied if the is directed to look ), made to him by them As per the averments made, both the petitioners are major and their respectively. The copies of their 2, respectively. They got and the Marriage Certificate is enclosed with the petition ASHOK KUMAR 2025.09.08 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-9708-2025 (O&M) -2- 5. At the asking of the Court, Mr. MS Bajwa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3 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 02.09.2025 (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 ) 08.09.2025 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2025.09.08 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document