CRWP-10708-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10708-2026 117 Date of Decision:03.09.2026 Assi Pratyaksha and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEERJA K. KALSON Present:- Mr. Umesh Kumar Kanwar, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** NEERJA K. KALSON 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 and 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 to 8 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 31.08.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-5). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 31.08.2026 (Annexure P-7) was also made to respondent No. 2-Commissioner of Police, District Jalandhar, for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits SHWETA 2026.09.05 14:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-10708-2026 2 that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No.2- Commissioner of Police, District Jalandhar, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. 4. Mr. Yatin Bunger, Astt. 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 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. (NEERJA K. KALSON) 03.09.2026 JUDGE shweta Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SHWETA 2026.09.05 14:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document