CHHINDERPAL KAUR Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of direction to the official respondents No.1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No.4 and 5, not to harass or interfere in the peaceful married life of the petitioners; along with certain other prayers.

(2.) The counsel for the petitioners has submitted that he has verified the identity of the petitioners.

(3.) The petitioners seek protection of their life and liberty by contending that both of them having attained the age of majority, have married each other against the wishes of their respective family members/respondents No.4 and 5 and to seek appropriate protection from the authorities. They claim to have submitted a representation (Annexure P-5) in this regard to respondent No.2, on 23/11/2023, but are still apprehensive about their safety and security in view of the alleged inaction of the police and the alleged clout of their family members/respondents.