Kritika Chandel and Another v. State of Hp and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Protection of life and liberty writ petition by a couple whose family-opposed marriage (solemnized 01.06.2026 at Panchkula) drew threats from private respondents; representation earlier made to SP Bilaspur & Mandi, H.P.; CWP No. 9283 of 2026; Kritika Chandel & another v. State of H.P. & others; High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla; bench: Romesh Verma, Vacation Judge; counsel: Pranav Kaushal (petitioners), Santosh Dogra DAG (respondents); decision 08.06.2026; petition disposed of with directions to Superintendents of Police, Bilaspur and Mandi to act on the representation and provide security at the petitioners' own expense if threatened; no statute or precedent case cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Superintendents of Police, Bilaspur and Mandi, H.P. to take appropriate action on the petitioners' representation and, in the event of threat to their lives, to provide appropriate security at the expenses of the petitioners, with prompt and immediate action so that no untoward incident takes place.