CRWP-3713 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 186 PRIYANKA KANDA STATE OF CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: SURYA P 1. directions to the respondents the respondent Nos. 2. the petitioners have filed the representation P-5) before the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within a stipulated time. 3. 3713-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH PRIYANKA KANDA & ANR. VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA P Mr. Saurabh Verma, Advocate Mr. Jasdev Singh Thind, DAG Punjab. SURYA PARTAP SINGH, J (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed by the petitioners f directions to the respondents No.1 to 3 to protect their life and the respondent Nos.4 to 7. The learned counsel representing the petitioners submits that the petitioners have filed the representation fore the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within a stipulated time. Notice of motion to the respondents No.1 to IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-3713-2026 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 01.04.2026 .....PETITIONER VERSUS .....RESPONDENT SURYA PARTAP SINGH , Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Jasdev Singh Thind, DAG Punjab. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioners f to protect their life and liberty from The learned counsel representing the petitioners submits that the petitioners have filed the representation dated 31.03.2026 (Annexure fore the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within a Notice of motion to the respondents No.1 to 3 only. (O&M) .2026 .....PETITIONERS .....RESPONDENTS The instant petition has been filed by the petitioners for liberty from The learned counsel representing the petitioners submits that (Annexure fore the respondent No.2. The learned counsel prays for directions to the respondent No.2 to decide the abovementioned representation within a VINOD KUMAR ARYA 2026.04.02 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-3713 disposing of the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P the respondent No.2 and that the instant writ petition be disposed of accordingly. 6. hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the representation of th within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is further directed that the petitioners shall be provided requisite safety and security to protect their life and liberty, if required. It is ho that any observation is not being made by this Court with regard to threat perception to the petitioners or the validity of their marriage. The police authority of assessment of the issue of providing adequate security to them. Vinod Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 3713-2026 (O&M) 2 Mr. Jasdev Singh Thind, DAG Punjab Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that a direction for disposing of the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P the respondent No.2 and that the instant writ petition be disposed of accordingly. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is further directed that the petitioners shall be provided requisite safety and security to protect their life and liberty, if required. It is ho that any observation is not being made by this Court with regard to threat perception to the petitioners or the validity of their marriage. The police authority of concerned District shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment of the threat perception to the petitioners, and take a decision on the issue of providing adequate security to them. Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Mr. Jasdev Singh Thind, DAG Punjab Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that a direction for disposing of the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P-5) be given to the respondent No.2 and that the instant writ petition be disposed of Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the (Annexure P-5) by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is further directed that the petitioners shall be provided requisite safety and security to protect their life and liberty, if required. It is however clarified that any observation is not being made by this Court with regard to threat perception to the petitioners or the validity of their marriage. The police District shall be at liberty to make an independent the threat perception to the petitioners, and take a decision on the issue of providing adequate security to them. :Yes/No : Yes/No Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that a direction for given to the respondent No.2 and that the instant writ petition be disposed of Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the ) by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is further directed that the petitioners shall be provided requisite safety and wever clarified that any observation is not being made by this Court with regard to threat perception to the petitioners or the validity of their marriage. The police District shall be at liberty to make an independent the threat perception to the petitioners, and take a decision on VINOD KUMAR ARYA 2026.04.02 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document