CRWP-7617-2026 - 1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 112 CRWP-7617-2026 Date of decision: 30.06.2026 NAINA RAMESH VAID AND ANOTHER ....Petitioners Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR Present : Mr. Durgesh Chaudhary, Advocate and Mr. Aditya Partap, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Piyush Khanna, Addl. AG, Haryana. YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR. J.(Oral) 1. Having married against the wishes of their family members, petitioners are now apprehending threat to their life and liberty at the hands of private respondents No.4 to 6 and have prayed for granting them protection by way of this petition. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and have performed marriage on 19.06.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-3). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 20.06.2026 (Annexure P-4) was also made to respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, Karnal, District Karnal for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, Karnal, District Karnal to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2026.06.30 14:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CRWP-7617-2026 - 2- 4. Mr. Piyush Khanna, Addl. AG, Haryana accepts notice on behalf of official respondents. 5. In view of above, petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, Karnal, District Karnal to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after considering threat perception to their life and to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. 6. Pending application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR) 30.06.2026 JUDGE amandeep Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2026.06.30 14:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment