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Harjit Singh and Another v. State of Punjab and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC26 Oct 2023CRWP/10544/2023

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What is this about?

In an Article 226 petition, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana issued directions to the Superintendent of Police to investigate threats against two married individuals, without validating the marriage's legality or affecting civil/criminal actions. The petition was disposed of with this specific directive.

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Direction to Respondent No. 2 (SSP) to look into the representation dated 21.10.2023 regarding threat perception and ensure safety of petitioners.

Harjit Singh and Another Vs… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Punjab & Haryana HC (2023)

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2023:PHHC:137979 CRWP No. 10544 of 2023 -1-

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRWP No. 10544 of 2023 Date of decision : October 26, 2023

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HARJIT SINGH AND ANOTHER ....PETITIONERS

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VERSUS

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STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI

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Present : Mr. Sarvesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate, for the petitioners

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KULDEEP TIWARI,J. (ORAL)

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The instant petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to protect the lives and liberty of the petitioners and to restrain the private respondents not to harass or interfere in their peaceful married life.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are married. The date of birth of petitioner no. 1 is 1.8.1998 and thus he has completed 25 years of age and the date of birth of petitioner no. 2 is 20.4.2005 and that she is now 18 years of age. To substantiate this submission, learned counsel for the petitioners placed reliance upon copies of Aadhar Cards attached with the petition as Annexures P/1 and P/2. He further submits that both the petitioners have solemnized marriage against the wishes of respondents no. 4 to 6 on 21.10.2023 and now they are apprehending threat to their lives and liberty

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DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2023.10.26 17:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

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2023:PHHC:137979

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CRWP No. 10544 of 2023

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at the hands of private respondents. He further submits that the petitioners have submitted a representation dated 21.10.2023, Annexure P/5 to the official respondents but no action has been taken on the same.

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Notice of motion.

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On asking of the Court, Mr. Teevar Sharma, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents no. 1 to 3.

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In view of the above, without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon, the petition is disposed of with the direction to respondent no. 2 - The Senior Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala to look into the representation dated 21.10.2023 (Annexure P/5) qua threat perception and if there is any substance in it, shall take necessary steps in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners are not jeopardized at the hands of private respondents.

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However, this direction will not validate the marriage as claimed by the petitioners and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

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Petition stands disposed of accordingly.

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( KULDEEP TIWARI ) October 26, 2023 JUDGE 'tiwana'

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Whether speaking/reasoned ? Yes/No Whether Reportable ? Yes/No

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DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2023.10.26 17:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

Harjit Singh and Another v. State of Punjab and Others

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