Petition by a major girl seeking to accompany her companion, alleging threat to life and liberty from family members. The court produced her, interacted with her in chambers, and on her stated wish permitted her to go with the second petitioner.
Petitioner No.1 permitted to accompany petitioner No.2.
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249 IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH
CRWP-2242-2024 Decided on: 17.07.2024
Palak and another
.... Petitioners
versus
State of Haryana & others
.... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL
Present: Mr. Naveen Upadhyay, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Yuvraj Shandilya, AAG, Haryana.
Mr. Pankaj Chandgothia, Advocate for the respondent.
Manjari Nehru Kaul, J. (Oral)
In compliance of order dated 19.04.2024, petitioner No.1 has been produced by incharge of Rajkiya Uttar Raksha Grah (Girls), Karnal in Court today.
It has not been disputed by either of the parties that petitioner No.1 has attained the age of majority and is now more than 18 years of age.
Today in the presence of the State counsel, this Court has interacted with petitioner No.1 in the Chamber where she has categorically stated that she has attained the age of majority and she would like to accompany the boy i.e. petitioner No.2 namely Ashish as she apprehends threat to her life and liberty at the hands of her family members.
SONIA BURA 2024.07.17 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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In the circumstances, petitioner No.1 is permitted to
accompany petitioner No.2.
The present petition stands disposed of.
17.07.2024 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) sonia JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking? Yes/No Whether reportable? Yes/No
SONIA BURA 2024.07.17 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether petitioner No.1, having attained majority, could be permitted to accompany petitioner No.2 despite apprehended threat from her family.
Palak
Ashish
State of Haryana
Manjari Nehru Kaul
As recorded by the court registry
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