(126) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8618-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 20.07.2026 Gurpinder Singh and another ...Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondent(s) CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present:- Mr. Hemant Passi, Advocate, for Mr. Atinder Pal Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG, Punjab. * * * * VIRINDER AGGARWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to the official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of the private respondents and not to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No. 1 is divorcee, whereas husband of petitioner No. 2 has expired. He further submits that both the petitioners are major and have performed marriage on 14.07.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-4). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 14.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No. 2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar Rural 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, Amritsar Rural, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. AMODH SHARMA 2026.07.20 19:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRWP-8618-2026 (O&M) -2- 4. Mr. Gurpartap Singh, learned AAG, 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, Amritsar Rural 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 20.07.2026 Amodh Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned √ Yes/No Whether reportable √ Yes/No AMODH SHARMA 2026.07.20 19:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document