IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 147 CRWP-8309-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 PRIYA SAINI AND ANR ....Petitioners V/s STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. .…Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. S.K. Choudhary, Advocate, for the petitioner. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondent No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 to 8 and not to interfere and harass the petitioners and to direct the official respondents to ensure the security of life and liberty of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that they being majors have solemnized marriage with their own consent in accordance with law. However, the private respondents are not accepting the marriage of the petitioners and are extending threats to them. The copies of 'Aadhaar' cards (Annexures P-1 and P-3) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Ravinder Singh Marhar, Deputy A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. MANI KUMAR 2026.07.21 09:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8309-2026 (O&M) -2- 5. Without commenting upon the validity of the marriage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-7) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter in accordance with law. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE July 20, 2026 Mani Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MANI KUMAR 2026.07.21 09:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document