Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRWP/10097/2026 of GURLEEN KAUR AND ANOTHER Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS on 27 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10097-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 27.08.2026 GURLEEN KAUR AND ANOTHER ...Petitioners Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Sayyam Garg, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
CRWP-10097-2026 (O&M)
Date of Decision: 27.08.2026
GURLEEN KAUR AND ANOTHER
...Petitioners
Vs.
STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS
...Respondents
CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL
Present:
Mr. Sayyam Garg, Advocate for the petitioner.
Ms. Navreet Kaur, AAG, Punjab.
VIRINDER AGGARWAL
, J.
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1. This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 thereby praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus seeking release of detenue namely Ravneet Kaur-respondent no.6 from the illegal confinement and custody of respondent No.2 to 4.
2. Status report by way of affidavit of DSP, Sub Division Khamano, District Fatehgarh Sahib on behalf of respondent/State has been filed in Court today, which is taken on record, copy of the same has been supplied to the counsel opposite.
3. The detenue is present in Court and has been personally interacted with by the Court. During the course of interaction, her statement has been recorded separately on S.A. The detenue has stated that she is 21 years of age and is presently pursuing her graduation from Cordia College, Sanghol, District Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. She has further stated that she is presently residing with her parents and wishes to continue residing with them so that she may pursue her studies and fulfil her future aspirations and dreams.
4. On being specifically asked as to whether she apprehends any threat to her life or liberty, the detenue has categorically stated that she does KUMUD VERMA 2026.08.27 18:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh
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not have any such apprehension. She has further expressed her unequivocal desire to go with and reside with her parents. The statement made by the detenue is voluntary and has been made without any pressure, coercion or undue influence.
5. The Court has also personally satisfied itself regarding the voluntariness of the statement and the wishes expressed by the detenue. She being a major, is competent to make a choice regarding her residence and the person(s) with whom she wishes to reside.
6. The parents of the detenue are present in Court. In view of the categorical statement made by the detenue expressing her desire to go with and reside with her parents, she has been handed over to her parents in the Court itself. The parents have undertaken to take care of the detenue and ensure her safety and well-being.
7. In view of the aforesaid circumstances and the statement made by the detenue, no further order is required to be passed.
8. Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 27.08.2026 kv Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No KUMUD VERMA 2026.08.27 18:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh