CRWP-8878-2026 1 107 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8878-2026 Date of Decision: 27.07.2026 TARANJIT KAUR AND ANOTHER ......... Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. Imran Farooqi, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Rattu, D.A.G. Punjab. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 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 private respondents and not to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and have performed marriage on 18.07.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-3). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 21.07.2026 (Annexure P-4) was also made to respondent No. 2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.27 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8878-2026 2 No. 2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Malerkotla, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. 4. Mr. J.S. Rattu, learned D.A.G. 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, Malerkotla 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 27.07.2026 S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.27 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document