IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 133 Ravinder Singh State of Punjab and others CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 8 The contention of the petitioner years, has performed marriage the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Car pertaining to the petitioner and Manpreet Kaur marriage of the petitioner and rituals. A copy of Marriage Certificate Annexure P-3. The petitioner that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Lea dated 05.05.2026 to the respondent No.2 as well as respondent No.3 District Sri Muktsar Sahib may be examined. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-542 Date of decision: VERSUS State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Ankush Thakral, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking directions to respondents No.2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 8. he contention of the petitioner is that performed marriage with Manpreet Kaur, aged, 39 years the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Car pertaining to the petitioner and Manpreet Kaur marriage of the petitioner was solemnized on 26.02.2026 and rituals. A copy of Marriage Certificate The petitioner apprehend threat to that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. Learned counsel for the petitioner 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-7) has also been submitted by the petitioner to the respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, as well as respondent No.3-Station House Officer, Police Station District Sri Muktsar Sahib and he confines his prayer that the representation may be examined. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 5422-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 08.05.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondents VINOD S. BHARDWAJ , Advocate for the petitioner. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the for seeking directions to respondents No.2 & 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioner at the hands of private is that the petitioner, aged 35 with Manpreet Kaur, aged, 39 years against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioner and Manpreet Kaur have been appended. The 26.02.2026 as per Sikh rites and rituals. A copy of Marriage Certificate has also been appended as apprehend threat to their and lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case. petitioner states that a representation ) has also been submitted by the petitioner Senior Superintendent of Police, Sri Muktsar Sahib Station House Officer, Police Station Kilianwali, and he confines his prayer that the representation ...Respondents SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.08 19:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 133 CRWP-5422-2026(O&M) Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. She submits that she has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. 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 respondent No.3- Station House Officer, Police Station Kilianwali, District Sri Muktsar Sahib to look into the grievances of the petitioner as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 05.05.2026 (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 Kilianwali, District Sri Muktsar Sahib for requisite compliance. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 08.05.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.08 19:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document