IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 105 CRWP-8096-2026 Decided on: 10.07.2026 Muskan and another ……Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ..…Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present: - Mr. Rajbinder Singh Sidhu, Advocate, for the petitioners. RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI, J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that both the petitioners are of marriageable age and have married each other of their free will and consent but against the wishes of the respondents No.4 to 8 because of which the said respondents are now threatening life and liberty of the petitioners; and that representation Annexure P-4 dated 03.07.2026 of the petitioners moved before the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sri Muktsar Sahib has till date not been decided. 2. Notice of the petition to the respondents No.1 and 2 at this stage. 3. Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on their behalf. 4. Without commenting anything upon the validity or otherwise of the alleged marriage of the petitioners and also upon merits of the petition in question, since the petitioners apprehend danger to their life and liberty from the respondents No.4 to 8, the present petition, at this stage, is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to look into the GAURAV BHARDWAJ 2026.07.10 18:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document bottom left -2- representation Annexure P-4 and if the need be, ensure protection of life and liberty of the petitioners. 5. All interim application/s, if any, also stand/s disposed off. (RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI) 10.07.2026 JUDGE Gaurav Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes No Whether Reportable : Yes No GAURAV BHARDWAJ 2026.07.10 18:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document bottom left