CRWP-7984 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (112) SUMAN DEVI AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. Constitution of India for issuance of directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents. 2. both the petitioners are adults, wh 25.06.2026 representation dated authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. 3. 4. behalf of the official respondents. 5. of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency -1- 7984-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SUMAN DEVI AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioners both the petitioners are adults, who have solemnized marriage and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. Notice of motion to the official respondents. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7984-2026 Date of Decision:- 08.07.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioners. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the at the hands of private respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that o have solemnized marriage on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the (Annexure P-5) has been sent to the authorities, however, no action has been taken so far. al respondents. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or 08.07.2026 ……Petitioners ……Respondents The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the contends that on and due to the threat being faced by the petitioners, the has been sent to the Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on The present petition is being considered only for the purpose or MANJU 2026.07.08 12:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7984 the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other pr serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. 6. parents of petitioner No.2 have severed all relations with her, and it is for this reason that the parents of petitioner No.1 are opposed to their relationship. 7. of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this C any stamp of the Court relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. 8. direction to respondent No.2 Punjab to take into consideration the reque representation dated action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in 12562-2023 -2- 7984-2026 the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in fact, the parents of petitioner No.2 have severed all relations with her, and it is for his reason that the parents of petitioner No.1 are opposed to their relationship. The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as any stamp of the Court qua the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2- Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar Mohali, Punjab to take into consideration the reque representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in 2023 dated 14.06.2024. the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the ovision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in fact, the parents of petitioner No.2 have severed all relations with her, and it is for his reason that the parents of petitioner No.1 are opposed to their The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or ourt in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the petitioners under any other provision of law, hence, there is no necessity to serve the private respondent(s) or to seek a reply from them. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar Mohali, Punjab to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide (Annexure P-5) and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued vide judgment passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court in CRWP- the orders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the ovision of law, hence, there is no necessity to Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in fact, the parents of petitioner No.2 have severed all relations with her, and it is for his reason that the parents of petitioner No.1 are opposed to their The present petition is being considered only for the purpose of protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or ourt in this petition shall neither be construed as the marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied upon by any authority in any proceedings initiated against the no necessity to In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar Mohali, st of the petitioners made vide and take appropriate action, in accordance with law and in terms of the guidelines/SOPs issued - MANJU 2026.07.08 12:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7984 9. made in this petition or in the representation dated (Annexure P to take appro 10. therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondent Nos.4 and 5 11. however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the petitioners before considering their checked by the private respondents. July 08, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 7984-2026 It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated (Annexure P-5) are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed to take appropriate action, in accordance with law. However, since this petition is being disposed of in therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondent Nos.4 and 5-parents of petitioner No.1. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present order shall not be an alibi or an impediment against the authorities to proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the petitioners before considering their representation after getting the same counter checked by the private respondents. July 08, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments made in this petition or in the representation dated 03.07.2026 are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed priate action, in accordance with law. However, since this petition is being disposed of in limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post parents of petitioner No.1. ate is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present or an impediment against the authorities to proceed in accordance with law and the above order is subject to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the petitioners representation after getting the same counter- (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averments .07.2026 are found to be incorrect, the State authorities are directed , therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post ate is duty bound to protect its citizens, however, in case, there is any criminal record of the petitioners, the present or an impediment against the authorities to to cross verification of the antecedents of the petitioners. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the concerned SHO to verify the original documents demonstrating the correct age and residential address of the petitioners - MANJU 2026.07.08 12:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document