CRWP-8530-2026 119 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8530-2026 Date of decision: 17.07.2026 Baby and another ....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Avi Karan Bansal, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG Punjab **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J (ORAL) 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) Baby Rohdas Age (in years) 18 years 26 years Date of marriage 13.07.2026 Rite Hindu Represented on 13.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) Submitted to Senior Superintendent of Police, District SAS Nagar, Mohali Family members arrayed as Respondents No.4 and 5 REENA 2026.07.17 16:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRWP-8530-2026 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 13.07.2026 (Annexure P-5), to respondent No.2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, District SAS Nagar, Mohali wherein, they have expressed their apprehension. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 4. On asking of the Court, learned State counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, District SAS Nagar, Mohali to look into the representation dated 13.07.2026 (Annexure P-5), 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. 17.07.2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) reena JUDGE 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned: Yes /No 2. Whether reportable : Yes /No REENA 2026.07.17 16:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh