PUSHPA & Anr. v. STATE OF PUNJAB & Ors.
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
In view of above, petition is hereby disposed of with a
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 66. Pending misc. application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.
Judgment
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. C.K. Jangra, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG, Punjab. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral)
#1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing respondents Nos. 1 to 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No. 4 to 6 and not to interfere in the matrimonial life of the petitioners.
#2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that both the petitioners are major and have performed marriage on 03.07.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-1). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 04.07.2026 (Annexure P-4) was also made to respondent No. 2-Commissionerate of Police, Ferozepur Road, District Ludhiana, Punjab for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are CRWP-7968-2026 2 issued to respondent No. 2-Commissionerate of Police, Ferozepur Road, District Ludhiana, Punjab to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest.
#4. Notice of motion to official respondents. Mr. J.S. Rattu, learned DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of official respondents.
#5. In view of above, petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 2-Commissionerate of Police, Ferozepur Road, District Ludhiana, Punjab to provide necessary protection to the petitioners after considering threat perceptions to their life and liberty and to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.
#6. Pending misc. application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.
08.07.2026 S. Pathania (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable Yes/No Yes/No
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The Court recorded the following disposition: In view of above, petition is hereby 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 08 Jul 2026. The bench was VIRINDER AGGARWAL.
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