Smt. Kuntum and Another v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ - C No. 7043 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Vivek Kumar Singh, J., decided February 20, 2026. Interim protection order in a writ petition by a couple stating they performed Nikah on 11.02.2026 and fearing life threat from respondent no. 4; direction to S.P./S.S.P. concerned to prevent harassment at the behest of respondent no. 4 and his family till next date; State Standing Counsel (Sri Pramit Kumar Pal) to verify F.I.R. regarding alleged elopement and actual marriage date (10.02.2026 vs 11.02.2026); listed fresh on 24.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection only: S.P./S.S.P. concerned directed to ensure no harassment to the petitioners at the behest of respondent no. 4 and his family members until the next date of listing; Standing Counsel granted two weeks to obtain instructions on the F.I.R. and the date of marriage; case to be listed fresh on 24.03.2026. No final adjudication on the writ petition.