1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent Nos.1 to 3.

2. This writ petition has been filed praying for the following relief:-

"I. Issue a writ order or direction in the nature of Writ of Mandamus commanding and directing the respondent No.1 to 3 to protect the life of the petitioners and also direct the respondent No.2 & 3 to grant protection to the petitioners from illegal hindrance of respondent No.4 in peaceful marital life of the petitioners and not to harass the family members of the petitioner No.2."

3. It is submitted that the petitioners, both major Muslims, aged about 20 years and 33 years, have solemnized their marriage against the wishes of the family of petitioner No.1. It is stated that owing to the age difference and the apprehension that this is not the first marriage of petitioner No.2, the father of petitioner No. 1 is continuously harassing and threatening the petitioners, thereby disturbing their peaceful married life and causing apprehension to their life and liberty.

4. Instructions had been sought from the respondent authorities. Learned Standing Counsel, upon receiving instructions, submits that this is