Maninder Kaur & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
Case at a glance
- Decided
- 30 Jan 2024
- Bench
- ALOK JAIN
- Neutral citation
- 2024:PHHC:12096
Outcome
Disposed of
In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 55. In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3- Senior Superintendent of Police, Rupnagar, Punjab, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide PARUL 2024.01.30 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of…
Judgment
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Present: Mr. Nikhil Ghai, Advocate and Mr. Dinesh Ghai, Advocate for the petitioners. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral)
The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No. 2 to 4 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who got married on 15.01.2024, at the hands of private respondents No. 5 to 10.
Notice of motion to respondents No. 1 to 4. On asking of the Court, Mr. Siddharth Attri, AAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of State/respondents No.1 to 4.
Considering the nature of the order being passed, there is no necessity to serve the private respondents or to seek a reply from any of the respondents.
Operative part
In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3- Senior Superintendent of Police, Rupnagar, Punjab, to take into consideration the request of the petitioners made vide PARUL 2024.01.30 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 2 CRWP-846-2024 representation dated 21.01.2024 (Annexure P-14) and take necessary action, in accordance with law.
It is made clear that the filing of this petition or any order passed herein does not approve or disapprove the relationship/marriage of the petitioners and is not a stamp by the Court qua relationship/marriage as this petition is considered only for the purpose of ensuring the protection of life and liberty of petitioners being citizen of this country and for no other reason.
This order shall not operate as an alibi or defence to any proceedings which might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the State is duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the present order/directions have been passed.
It is made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any averment made in this petition or in the representation dated 21.01.2024 (Annexure P-14) is found to be incorrect, the State Authorities are directed to take appropriate action, in accordance with law.
However, since, this petition is being disposed of in limine, therefore, copy of the complete paper book be sent through registered post to respondents No. 5 and 6 as there is serious doubt with regard to their even being aware about the act and conduct of their children. January 30, 2024 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Whether Reportable:- Yes/No Yes/No (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE PARUL 2024.01.30 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: In light of the above, the petition is disposed of with a
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Which court decided this case, and when?
Punjab & Haryana High Court, on 30 Jan 2024. The bench was ALOK JAIN.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
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