CRWP-7253-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 134 CRWP-7253-2026 Date of decision: 19.06.2026 Reena Rani and another ...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY Present : Mr. Rishu Garg, Advocate for the petitioners. (through VC) ***** AARADHNA SAWHNEY, J.(ORAL) Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, both the petitioners have filed the present petition with a prayer to direct the official respondents to decide the representation dated 15.06.2026 (Annexure P-6). 1. The facts, as can be inferred from the petition, are as follows: Both the petitioners, who are major, got married to each other in accordance with Sikh rites and rituals on 12.06.2026. Their relationship was not approved of by their parents and they expressed their unhappiness. It is in this backdrop that the present petition has been filed by the petitioners. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Mr. Gautam Thapar, Sr. DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents and has no objection to the prayer made by the petitioners. 4. In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the representation dated 15.06.2026 (Annexure P-6) within a HAMANT 2026.06.20 10:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7253-2026 2 period of two weeks. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, then necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. 5. It is, however, clarified that this order shall not be taken to be any expression as regards the alleged marriage of the petitioners and shall not confer any immunity upon the petitioners, in case it is found that they have committed any wrong. (AARADHNA SAWHNEY) JUDGE 19.06.2026 Hemant Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No HAMANT 2026.06.20 10:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document