CRWP-6707-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 111 CRWP-6707-2026 Decided on: 17.07.2026 KHUSHDEEP KAUR AND ANR ......Petitioners Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Kartar Singh, Advocate, for Mr. Lovepreet Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg, DAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. 1. Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 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) Khushdeep Kaur Mahakdeep Singh Age (in years) 20 years 29 years Date of marriage 01.06.2026 Rite Sikh Represented on 02.06.2026 (Annexure P-4) Submitted to Superintendent of Police, Sirsa Family members arrayed as Respondent Nos.4 to 8 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have solemnized marriage against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. It is the first marriage of both 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 02.06.2026 (Annexure P-4), to respondent No.2 – LAVISHA 2026.07.17 15:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRWP-6707-2026 2 Superintendent of Police, Sirsa, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3. Since petitioner No.1 and private respondent Nos.4 to 8 are residents of State of Rajasthan, and petitioner No.2 is resident of Sirsa, vide order dated 05.06.2026, State was directed to verify the credentials of both the petitioners, including their original place of residence and other antecedents, as well as circumstances under which they came into contact with each other. 4. Today, learned State counsel submits that, during the course of verification, statements of private respondent Nos. 4 to 8, including father of petitioner No.1-Khushdeep Kaur, were recorded. As per their statements, they have no objection to the marital relationship between the petitioners. Learned State counsel further submits that although petitioner No.1-Khushdeep Kaur, is primarily a resident of Rajasthan, but she is residing with petitioner No.2 ever since they entered into the marital relationship. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 – Superintendent of Police, Sirsa, to look into the representation dated 02.06.2026 (Annexure P-4), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. 6. 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. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 17.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.17 15:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh