CRWP/12646/2024 of GURSEWAK SINGH AND ANR Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS on 31 December 2024

1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of theConstitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of.mandamusdirectingthe official respondents to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners, who gotmarried on2712.4024, at the hands of private respondents,2.Notice of motion..

onMr. Anil Bansal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of theofficial respondents. Mr. Sarvesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate has put in appearanceon behalf of respondent No.4 (who is father of petitioner No.2) and filed Power ofAttorney, which is taken on record.

4The parties were made to interact and, thereafter, counsel forrespondent No.4 submits that there is no threat perception from them to thechildren but there is only an apprehension that petitioner No.2 has attained the ageof 18 and has just passed 12[th]class so he 1s worried about her future and studies.

5. Learned counsel for the petitioners as well as petitioner No.1 whoare present in the Court stated that petitioner No.1 will take proper care of CRW P-12646-202

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petitioner No.2 and he ensures the Court that further studies of petitioner No.2shall not be hampered and he would make every effort to give her a good life.Petitioner No.2 is also advised to remain in constant touch with her parents so thatthe family bonding and the harmony remains intact.

6. In view of the above, the petition is disposed of with a direction torespondent No.2 to take into consideration the request of the petitioners madevide representation dated27.12.2024 (Annexure P-4)and take appropriate action,if required, in accordance with law.

vaIt is made clear that this petition is considered only for the purposeof protection of life and liberty of the petitioners and the filing, pendency or theorders passed by this Court in this petition shall neither be construed as a stamp ofthe Courtquathe relationship/marriage of the petitioners nor shall be relied uponby any authority in any proceedings initiated against them under any otherprovision of law.

8 |This order shall not operate as analibior defence to any proceedingswhich might be pending or may arise against the petitioners. Although, the Stateis duty bound to protect its citizens and only with the said motive, the presentorder/directions have been passed.

OQIt is further made clear to the petitioners that, in case, any avermentmade in this petition or in the representation dated27.12.2024 (Annexure P-4)1Sfound to be incorrect, the State authorities shall initiate strict criminal proceedingsagainst the petitioners,

10. Accordingly, the present petition stands disposed of.

31.12.2024

Parveen kumar

(ALOK JAIN)

JUDGE

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