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Divya and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC28 Jun 2021CRWP/5836/2021

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petitioners, who married against family wishes, approached the High Court of Punjab & Haryana claiming apprehension of danger and seeking life and liberty protection. The Court disposed of the writ petition by directing respondent No. 2 to decide the representation and grant protection if any threat is perceived.

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Directed respondent No. 2 to decide the petitioners representation and grant protection if any threat to life or liberty is perceived.

Divya and Anr. Vs State of Punjab and Others — Matrimonial and Divorce | Punjab & Haryana HC (2021)

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CRWP No.5836 of 2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRWP No.5836 of 2021 Date of decision:28.06.2021

Divya and another

... Petitioners

Vs.

State of Punjab and others ... Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL

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Present:Mr. Virender Singh, Advocate for the petitioners.

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SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (Oral)

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The Court has been convened through video conferencing due to Covid-19 pandemic.

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Divya and Manjit Singh, the petitioners before this Court, claim themselves to be of marriageable age. They have pleaded that they have married against the wishes of respondents No.4 to 6 and seek protection of their life and liberty. They apprehend danger from respondents No.4 to 6. They have placed on record marriage certificate and photographs, Annexures P-3 and P-4, respectively evidencing their marriage. The petitioners have submitted a representation Annexure P-5 to Commissioner of Police, District Jalandhar.

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Without entering upon an exercise to evaluate the evidentiary value of the documents placed on the file, the petition is disposed of with

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SAVITA KADIAN 2021.06.28 15:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

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CRWP No.5836 of 2021

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direction to respondent No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioners, Annexure P-5 and grant them protection, if any threat to their life and liberty is perceived. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any, committed by them.

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(SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE

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June 28, 2021 savita
Whether Speaking/Reasoned	Yes/No
Whether Reportable	Yes/No

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SAVITA KADIAN 2021.06.28 15:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

Divya and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Others

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