106 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP No.9204 of 2026 Date of Decision:-01.08.2026 Sonia and another …..Petitioners. Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL ***** Present:- None. VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J. (ORAL) No one has appeared on behalf of the parties since members of the Bar are abstaining from work. 2. File perused. 3. This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 and 5 and not to harass the petitioners and to direct the official respondents to ensure the security of life and liberty of the petitioners. 4. It is the case of the petitioners 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’ YAG DUTT 2026.08.01 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CRWP No.9204 of 2026 -2- cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2) of petitioners No.1 and 2 have been placed on record. 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 29.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) and take requisite action, if so warranted, as per the facts and circumstances of the matter, in accordance with law. 6. A copy of this order be sent to the office of the Advocate General, Punjab. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) August 01, 2026 JUDGE Yag Dutt Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No YAG DUTT 2026.08.01 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.