Disposed

Neha Rana and Another v. State of Ut Chandigarh and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC31 Oct 2023CRWP/10613/2023

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What is this about?

This court disposed of a writ petition under Article 226/227 seeking protection for a couple married against family wishes. The court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police to investigate threats without validating the marriage. The direction has no effect on civil or criminal actions.

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Direction to Senior Superintendent of Police to investigate threats and ensure safety of petitioners; no validation of marriage.

Neha Rana and Another Vs State of… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Punjab & Haryana HC (2023)

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2023:PHHC:138708

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CRWP No. 10613 of 2023 -1-

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRWP No. 10613 of 2023 Date of decision : October 31, 2023

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Neha Rana and another

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....Petitioners

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Versus

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State of Union Territory, Chandigarh and others

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....Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI

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Present : Mr. Deepak Kumar Batra, Advocate, for the petitioners Mr. Amit Kumar Goyal, APP, UT, Chandigarh

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KULDEEP TIWARI,J. (ORAL)

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The instant petition has been filed under Article 226/227 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 27.8.1999 and thus she has completed 24 years of age and the date of birth of petitioner no. 2 is 10.10.1998 and that he is now 25 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 18.10.2023 and now they are apprehending threat to their lives and liberty

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DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2023.10.31 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

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2023:PHHC:138708

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CRWP No. 10613 of 2023 -2-

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at the hands of private respondents. He further submits that the petitioners have submitted a representation dated 26.10.2023, Annexure P/6 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. Amit Kumar Goyal, APP, UT, Chandigarh 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, Chandigarh to look into the representation dated - (Annexure P/6) 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 31, 2023 JUDGE 'tiwana'

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

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DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2023.10.31 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

Neha Rana and Another v. State of Ut Chandigarh and Others

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