IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 118 CRWP-7813-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 06.07.2026 PAYAL AND ANR ....Petitioners V/s STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS .…Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Ms. Amarjeet Kaur, Advocate for the petitioners. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 8 and not to interfere and harass the petitioners and to direct the official respondents to ensure the security of life and liberty of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that both the petitioners being majors have solemnized marriage with their own consent in accordance with law. However, the private respondents are not accepting the marriage of the petitioners and are extending threats to them. The copies of 'Aadhaar' cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Amit Sahni, Additional A.G., Haryana accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. Without commenting upon the validity of the marriage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to MANI KUMAR 2026.07.07 19:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7813-2026 (O&M) -2- consider the representation dated 01.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter in accordance with law. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE July 06, 2026 Mani Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MANI KUMAR 2026.07.07 19:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document