IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-4320-2026 Decided on : 16.04.2026 BALJIT KAUR AND ANOTHER . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS . . . Respondent(s)

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Mohit Kakkar, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Addl. A.AG., Punjab.

Dr. D.P.S. Randhawa, Advocate, for respondent No.5.

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SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral)

1. Prayer in the instant petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of direction to the official respondents to provide protection of lives and liberty to the petitioners, who have married against the wishes of the private respondents.

The details, relevant for decision of the present petition, are tabulated as under:-

Petitioner No. 1 Petitioner No. 2 Name(s) Baljit Kaur Harpreet Singh Age (in years) 22 years 22 years Date of marriage 14.04.2026 Rite Sikh Rites Represented on 14.04.2026(P-5)

Submitted to Respondent No.2-The Senior Superintendent of Police, Khanna Family members Respondent No. 4 to 6 arrayed as

2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have solemnized marriage against the wishes of their family members, who are threatening and interfering in the matrimonial life of the petitioners. It is the first marriage of both the petitioners. Hence, the petitioners are seeking protection in that regard and have approached this Court by way of filing the instant petition. They have also submitted a representation dated 14.04.2026 (Annexure P-5), to respondent No.2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, Khanna, wherein, they have expressed their apprehension.

3. Notice of motion to the official respondents only.

4. On asking of the Court, Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Addl.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – State. Let requisite copies of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day.

5. At this stage, Mr. Dr. D.P.S. Randhawa Advocate, puts in appearance on behalf of respondent No.5 (mother of petitioner No.1) and submits that mother of petitioner No.1 wish to meet her once to talk peacefully and make her understand.

6. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of, with a direction to respondent No.2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, Khanna, to look into the representation dated 14.04.2026 (Annexure P-5), qua threat perception, and if there is any substance in it, take necessary steps, in accordance with law, to ensure that the lives and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents.

7. However, this direction will not validate the marriage said to have taken place between the parties and will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law.

8. Besides, respondent No.2 – Senior Superintendent of Police, Khanna, would acknowledge the request made by respondent No.5 (mother of petitioner No.1) in the present petition. If the circumstances so permit, respondent No.2 shall make necessary arrangements to facilitate a meeting between petitioner No.1 and respondent No.5 (mother of petitioner No.1), subject to the condition that no untoward incident is caused by them during such interaction.

(SANJAY VASHISTH)

JUDGE April 16, 2026 Rashmi Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No