1 CRWP-11069-2026 (O&M) IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 114 CRWP-11069-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 11.09.2026 ANKITA RANI AND ANOTHER ... PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Suresh Kumar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Ambavta, Addl. A.G. Haryana. **** 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 No. 2 and 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 to 10 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 08.09.2026. 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 08.09.2025 (Annexure P-5) was also made to respondent No. 2- Commissioner of Police, Ambala, Haryana for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No. 2 to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.09.11 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CRWP-11069-2026 (O&M) 3. Notice of motion to official respondents. 4. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Ambavta, Addl. A.G. Haryana 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. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 11.09.2026 JUDGE S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.09.11 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document