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N. S. SHEKHAWAT
Rachpal Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
N.S. Shekhawat, J.
The present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by Rachpal Singh, aged 20 years (petitioner No.1), his parents as well as by Ranbir Kaur (petitioner No.6), aged 14 years and her parents, for protection of their lives and liberty and a further prayer has been made to direct the respondents No.4 to 6 not to interfere in their peaceful lives.
2. It was averred in the petition that Rachpal Singh, petitioner No.1 and Ranbir Kaur (minor), petitioner No.6 were engaged with each other and it was decided that the marriage between petitioner No.1 and petitioner No.6 shall be performed, on attaining the age of majority by petitioner No.6. It was stated that respondent No.4 i.e. the grand-father of petitioner No.1, respondent No.5, who is owner of a Youtube News Channel and respondent No.6 i.e. Chairperson of Child Protection Unit, Tarn Taran (Punjab) were against the said relationship. It was also stated that the present petitioners, while apprehending danger to their lives and liberty, even submitted a representation dated 06.12.2022 (Annexure P-7) to the local police, but no action was taken on the same under the local influence o
The fundamental right to seek protection of life and liberty extends to minors, and the court has a duty to ensure their welfare and safety.
The paramount consideration of the welfare of the minor and the applicability of the statutory framework provided by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 and the Protection....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's duty to ensure the protection and welfare of minors in accordance with the statutory framework under the Juvenile Justice Act, while al....
Proper representation of minors and evidence of threat are essential in petitions seeking protection for live-in-relationships involving minors. Additionally, the court highlighted the issue of child....
The court affirmed that the state must protect the life and liberty of citizens, regardless of their age, and directed appropriate action in case of threats.
The court's decision was based on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, and legal precedents, emphasizing the protection of minors and the potential legal consequences for adults involved in c....
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