CRWP-7900-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 122 CRWP-7900-2026 Decided on: 07.07.2026 Simi and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Sharandeep Singh, Advocate for Mr. Vikram Sheoran, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. (appears on advance notice). **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. 1. Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the official respondents to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents. The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are tabulated as under:- Petitioner No. 1 Petitioner No. 2 Name(s) Simi Bunty Age (in years) 27 years 36 years Date of marriage 24.06.2026 Rite Christian Rituals Representation dated 24.06.2026(P-5) Submitted to Respondent No.2-The Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur Family members arrayed as Respondent No. 4 RASHMI 2026.07.08 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7900-2026 2 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No. 1 was earlier married, and his spouse passed away on 03.01.2026. No child was born out of the said wedlock. It is further submitted that the marriage with petitioner No. 2 is her first marriage. Petitioners have solemnized marriage against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 24.06.2026(P-5), to respondent No.2- The Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4. On asking of the Court, learned State counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. In view of the foregoing, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to Respondent No. 2-The Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur, to examine the representation dated 24.06.2026(P-5) concerning the alleged threat perception. It is noticed that, as per the status report, no threat perception has been observed. Nevertheless, if any substance is found in the representation, Respondent shall take necessary measures in accordance with the law to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not endangered by the private respondents. It is further clarified that, while considering the petitioners’ representation, their credentials shall also be duly examined. RASHMI 2026.07.08 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7900-2026 3 5. However, this direction shall not be construed as validating the marriage allegedly solemnized between the parties, nor shall it affect any civil or criminal proceedings that may be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 07, 2026 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2026.07.08 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document