CRWP-8367-2026 #1# IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. 116 CRWP-8367-2026 Date of Decision:-15.07.2026 Balkaran Singh & Anr. ......Petitioners. Vs. State of Punjab & Ors. ......Respondents. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present:- Mr. Gurjant Singh Bhullar, Advocate for the Petitioners. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG Punjab. *** 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 12 because of which the said respondents are now threatening life and liberty of the petitioners; and that representation Annexure P-4 dated 13.07.2026 moved by the petitioners before the Senior Superintendent of Police, District Fazilka has till date not been decided. 2. Learned Counsel for the petitioners also makes a statement at the Bar, that the present marriage is the first marriage of the petitioners. 3. Notice of the petition to the respondents No.1 to 3 at this stage. 4. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG Punjab accepts notice on VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.15 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8367-2026 #2# their behalf. 5. 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 12 the present petition, at this stage, is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to look into the representation Annexure P-4 and if the need be, ensure protection of life and liberty of the petitioners. 6. All interim application/s, if any, also stand/s disposed off. ( RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI ) JUDGE 15.07.2026 Vinay Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.15 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document