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Arshdeep and Another v. State of Punjab and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC11 Sept 2026CRWP/11098/2026

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In a.commons writ petition filed under Article 226 seeking protection of life against threats after marriage, Single Judge directed the official respondents to decide a specific protection representation within one month, clarifying the order does not opine on marriage validity or age.

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Direction to officers to decide representation dated 08.09.2026 within one month and take necessary steps if threat found.

Arshdeep and Another Vs State… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Punjab & Haryana HC (2026)

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CRWP-11098-2026(O&M) 1

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH

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CRWP-11098-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 11.09.2026

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ARSHDEEP AND ANOTHER …Petitioners

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V/S

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STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS …Respondents

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CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL

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

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Mr. Akash Yadav, AAG, Punjab.

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SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL J.(ORAL)

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Apprehending threat to their life and liberty, the petitioners have filed the present petition with a prayer to direct the official respondents to protect their life and liberty from respondents No.4 to 7.

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The facts, as can be inferred from the petition, are as follows:

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The petitioners, who are major, solemnized marriage in accordance with Sikh rites and ceremonies on 08.09.2026. Date of birth of petitioner No.1 is stated to be 14.02.2008 and that of petitioner No.2 is 24.12.2000 as per their Aadhaar Cards. It is stated that relationship of the petitioners was not approved by respondents No. 4 to 7. Respondents No. 4 to 7 were extending JYOTI2026.09.11 14:25 threats to eliminate the petitioners and in this regard petitioners I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CRWP-11098-2026(O&M) 2

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moved representation to respondent No.2-Senior Superintendent of Police Hoshiarpur, Punjab seeking protection of their life and liberty but no action was taken.

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Notice of motion to official respondents only.

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Mr. Akash Yadav, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents and submits that petitioners’ representation was received and same shall be considered in accordance with law.

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The petition is accordingly disposed of with a direction to official respondents to decide representation dated 08.09.2026 (Annexure P-5) within a period of one month. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the life and liberty of the petitioners, necessary steps warranted under law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners.

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It is, however, clarified that this order does not express any opinion with regard to the validity of petitioners’ marriage, factum of their age nor shall have any bearing on any civil or criminal action initiated or to be initiated against them.

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Pending CRM(s), if any, also stand disposed of.

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(SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 11.09.2026 JUDGE Jyoti-V

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

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JYOTI 2026.09.11 14:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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