IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 113 Muskan and another State of Haryana CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Sumit Bhardwaj for the petitioners. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The petitioners namely this Court under Article protection of their lives and personal l 10. The contention of the peti 24 years and 32 the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Card pertaining to the petitioners petitioners was solemnized on copy of Marriage Certificate (Annexure P petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicate Learned counsel for the petitioners states that dated 10.04.2026 the respondent No. his prayer that the Notice of Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Haryana accepts notice on has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. Mr. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4258 Date of decision: and another VERSUS Haryana and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Sumit Bhardwaj, Advocate (through V.C.) for the petitioners. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The petitioners namely Muskan and Anil Kumar this Court under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from private respondent The contention of the petitioners is 32 years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Card pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of th petitioners was solemnized on 10.04.2026 as per copy of Marriage Certificate (Annexure P-5) has also been appended. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Learned counsel for the petitioners states that .04.2026 (Annexure P-7) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, District the representation may be examined. Notice of motion. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 5 has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. Mr. Nirmal Singh, Advocate enters app IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 4258-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 15.04.2026 ...Petitioners ...Respondents VINOD S. BHARDWAJ (through V.C.) Muskan and Anil Kumar have approached of the Constitution of India for seeking iberty from private respondents No.6 to that both are major and aged years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards have been appended. The marriage of the as per Hindu rites and rituals. A ) has also been appended. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant Learned counsel for the petitioners states that a representation also been submitted by the petitioners to District Ambala and he confines may be examined. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Mr. Ved Parkash, Sr. DAG, behalf of respondents No.1 to 5. He submits that he has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to Advocate enters appearance on behalf of ...Respondents SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.15 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 113 CRWP-4258-2026(O&M) respondents No. 6 and 9 as well as mother of the petitioner No.1 (not a party in the present case) and files his Power of Attorney. The same is taken on record. Counsel for respondents No. 6 and 9 as well as mother of the petitioner No.1 (not a party in the present case) submits that they have no objection with regard to the marriage of petitioners and there is no threat of any kind from their side. A statement to the said effect has been recorded separately and the same is taken on record. Having heard the counsel for the parties, the present petition is being disposed of without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon with a direction to the respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station Barara, District Ambala to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in representation dated 10.04.2026 (Annexure P-7) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners, nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station Barara, District Ambala for requisite compliance. 15.04.2026 (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) Sumit Gusain JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.15 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document