JUDGMENT :

ARCHANA PURI, J.

1. The matter has been taken up through video conferencing in the light of COVID-19 pandemic.

2. Through the present petition, the petitioners have made prayer for seeking protection, as threat is extended to them, at the behest of private respondents No.4 to 6, as both the petitioners have solemnized marriage against their wishes.

3. Notice of motion.

4. Ms.Monika Jalota, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of official respondents.

5. In the petition, it is averred that date of birth of petitioner No.1 is 22.09.2001 and she is 19 years of age. The date of birth of petitioner No.2 is 19.06.2000 and he is about 20 years of age. Further, it is submitted that both the petitioners were known to each other since last one year and they developed liking for each other and decided to marry. When they disclosed about their wish to solemnize marriage to their family members, it was objected by private respondents. However, petitioners have solemnized marriage on 11.04.2021 according to Sikh rites and ceremonies. Even, photographs relating to the performance of marriage ceremonies have been annexed with the petition. After marriage, they are residing together as husban