CRWP-8320-2026 (O&M) 1 154 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8320-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 PINKI RANI AND ANOTHER ......... Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. Mazlish Khan, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG Punjab. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to respondents Nos. 1 to 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 to 5 and not to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and have performed marriage on 07.07.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-1). It is the second marriage of the petitioner No.1. The first husband of the petitioner No.1 has expired. Out of the said marriage, two male children were born and both the children are residing with respondent No.4. Ever since the marriage of the petitioners, they have been receiving threats of dire consequences from the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 07.07.2026 (Annexure P-4) was also made to respondent No. 2-Senior POONAM 2026.07.14 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8320-2026 (O&M) 2 Superintendent of Police, District Muktsar Sahib, Punjab for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, District Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. 4. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of official respondents. 5. In view of above, petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, District Muktsar Sahib, Punjab to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after considering threat perceptions to their life and liberty and to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. 6. Pending misc. application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Poonam Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No POONAM 2026.07.14 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document