CRWP-7867-2026 -1- 249 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7867-2026 Date of Decision: 09.07.2026 Hans Raj …Petitioner vs. State of Punjab and others …Respondents Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present : Dr. Khushbir K. Bhullar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Sr. DAG, Punjab. Mr. Anush Samson, Advocate for respondents No.2 and 3. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the present Criminal Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus to release the detenue mentioned in para No.5 of the present petition from the illegal custody of respondents No.2 and 3. 2. In compliance of the order dated 06.07.2026 passed by this Court, respondent No.1 has produced the alleged detenue, namely, Simran Kaur before this Court and she submits that she is more than 18 years of age and is a major. She had married Sahil Kumar in accordance with Hindu rites and ceremonies and is presently residing with him as his legally wedded wife. She submits that she has not been confined by anyone and is happily settled in her matrimonial home. HEMLATA 2026.07.13 16:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-7867-2026 -2- 3. In view of the statement made by the alleged detenue, Simran Kaur, no further orders are required to be passed by this Court and the same is ordered to be disposed of accordingly. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 09.07.2026 JUDGE hemlata Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HEMLATA 2026.07.13 16:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document