Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRWP/8659/2026 of MANDEEP KAUR AND ANOTHER Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS on 21 July 2026
THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8659-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 MANDEEP KAUR AND ANOTHER ......... Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. Nitin Katoria, Advocate, for the
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
CRWP-8659-2026
Date of Decision: 21.07.2026
MANDEEP KAUR AND ANOTHER
......... Petitioners
Versus
STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS
..... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL
Present :
Mr. Nitin Katoria, Advocate,
for the petitioners.
Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG, Punjab.
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VIRINDER AGGARWAL
, J. (Oral)
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1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of directions to respondents Nos. 2 & 3 to ensure protection of the life and liberty of the petitioners from the hands of respondents No.4 and 5 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 17.07.2026. Copy of marriage certificate is (Annexure P-5). Ever since then, the petitioners are being threatened with dire consequences by the private respondents. Resultantly, a representation dated 17.07.2026 (Annexure P-7) was also made to respondent No. 2- Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar for protection of their lives and liberty but in vain. Learned counsel submits that he would be satisfied if directions are issued to respondent No. 2- SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.22 16:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar to look into their representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest.
3. Notice of motion to official respondents.
4. Mr. J.S. Rattu, learned learned D.A.G. 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- Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar 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. ( VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 21.07.2026 S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No
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