CRWP-8736-2026 1 117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8736-2026 Date of Decision: 23.07.2026 DIKSHA RANI AND ANOTHER ......... Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. Virender Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG, Punjab. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to respondents Nos. 2 & 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 to 6 and not to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. 2. Notice of motion to official respondents only. 3. Mr. J.S. Rattu, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. He has produced a copy of the speaking order passed by the SHO, Police Station Sadar, Pathankot, wherein it has been recorded that the statement of Raghuveer, brother of petitioner No. 1, was recorded. In his statement, Raghuveer stated that petitioner No. 1 had solemnized marriage with Nitish Verma against the wishes of the family and that neither he nor any other family SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.24 16:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8736-2026 2 member intends to maintain any relationship with her in future. He further undertook, on behalf of the family, that they shall neither harass nor interfere in the matrimonial life of petitioner No. 1 in any manner. The said statement has also been signed by the father of petitioner No. 1. 4. Counsel for the petitioners submits that in view of this position, he does not want to proceed further with the instant petition and intends to withdraw the same. 5. In view of this, the instant petition is dismissed as withdrawn. 6. Pending misc. application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 23.07.2026 S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.24 16:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document