IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 148 Muskan and another State of Punjab and others CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The petitioners namely this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged years and 21 years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the petitioners was solemnized on copy of Marriage Certificate 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 petition dated 20.05.2026 to the respondent No.2 he confines his prayer that the representation may be examined. Notic Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Sr.DAG, Punjab IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-6265 Date of decision: and another VERSUS State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Bachanpreet Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The petitioners namely Muskan and Rahul this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the petitioners was solemnized on 18.05.2026 as per copy of Marriage Certificate has also been appended as 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 a representation 20.05.2026 (Annexure P-5) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2- Senior Superintendent of Police, he confines his prayer that the representation may be examined. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Sr.DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 6265-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 26.05.2026 ...Petitioners ...Respondents VINOD S. BHARDWAJ , Advocate for the petitioners. Muskan and Rahul have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from the private respondents. The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged 22 years respectively and they have performed marriage against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The marriage of the as per Sikh rites and rituals. A has also been appended as Annexure P-3. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant ers states that a representation ) has also been submitted by the petitioners Senior Superintendent of Police, District Fazilka and he confines his prayer that the representation may be examined. e of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Mr. Mohit Kapoor, notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He ...Respondents SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.26 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 148 CRWP-6265-2026(O&M) submits that he 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 City-2 Abohar, District Fazilka to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P-5) 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 City-2 Abohar, District Fazilka for requisite compliance. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 26.05.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.26 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document