Richa Rani & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
A Delhi Public Interest Litigation (CRM No.M-10766 of 2013) where major petitioners married and opposed by family members sought protection. The Court, without expressing an opinion on marriage validity, directed the Commission of Police to provide protection if life/liberty is threatened.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No.2 Commissioner of Police to look into and provide protection to petitioners' life and liberty if threatened by respondent Nos.4 and 5.