CRWP-10732-2026 CNR No: PHHC011491022026 118 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10732-2026 (O&M) Date of decision :03.09.2026 Nisha Rani and another ...... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab & others ..... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL *** Present :- Mr. Shubham Rana, Advocate and Mr. Ravneet Singh Bains, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG, Punjab. *** VIRINDER AGGARWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 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 6 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 01.09.2026. 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 01.09.2026 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka, District Fazilka, Punjab for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to SAHIL SONI 2026.09.05 09:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-10732-2026 CNR No: PHHC011491022026 respondent No. 2-Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka, District Fazilka, Punjab, to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. 4. Mr. Jasjit Singh 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, Fazilka, District Fazilka, Punjab 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 ) 03.09.2026 JUDGE sahil Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SAHIL SONI 2026.09.05 09:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document