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Palakpreet Kaur and Another v. State of Punjab and Ors.

Punjab & Haryana HC11 Sept 2026CRWP/11082/2026

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The High Court, Punjab and Haryana, issued an oral order directing the Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, to examine representations filed by petitioners seeking protection against family members following a marriage. The Court explicitly avoided adjudicating the legality of the marriage or the merits of the petition, reserving liberty for private respondents and noting that prior criminal cases do

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Direction to the Commissioner of Police, Amritsar to examine the petitioners' representation dated 07.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders within two weeks.

Palakpreet Kaur and Another Vs State of Punjab… — Domestic Violence | Punjab & Haryana HC (2026)

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CRWP-11082-2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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114 CRWP-11082-2026

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PALAKPREET KAUR AND ANOTHER

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.... PETITIONERS

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V/s

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STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

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.... RESPONDENTS

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Date of decision:11.09.2026 Date of Uploading:11.09.2026

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CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL

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Present: Mr. Manoj K. Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners.

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SUMEET GOEL, J. ORAL

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By way of present petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioners are seeking issuance of directions to the official respondents to protect their life and liberty at the hands of respondent Nos.4 to 6.

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Notice of motion to respondents Nos. 1 to 3 (i.e. official respondents).

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On the asking of the Court, Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents.

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As per the petitioners, they have married on 07.09.2026 against the wishes of respondent Nos. 4 to 6, who happen to be the family members/relative of the petitioners.

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Both the petitioners have claimed themselves to be major relying upon their Aadhar Cards indicating that date of birth of petitioner

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JATIN 2026.09.11 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CRWP-11082-2026

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No.1-Palakpreet Kaur is 15.06.2008 and petitioner No.2-Lovepreet Singh is 20.06.1998.

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Without commenting on the legality and validity of the marriage as also the merits of contentions raised in the petition, this Court deems appropriate to direct respondent No.2 (Commissioner of Police Amritsar, District Amritsar) to look into the representation dated 07.09.2026 (Annexure P-5) stated to have been submitted by the petitioners & pass appropriate orders thereupon within two weeks from today.

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Liberty is reserved in favour of private respondents to seek recall of this order on showing sufficient cause.

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However, if the petitioners are found to have been involved in any other case, then this order shall not preclude the competent authority from taking lawful action against the petitioners.

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The petition stands disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

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(SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE

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11.09.2026

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jatin

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Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No

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JATIN 2026.09.11 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Palakpreet Kaur and Another v. State of Punjab and Ors.

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