BALKARAN SINGH AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

CRWP-8367-2026 #1# IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. 116 CRWP-8367-2026 Date of Decision:-15.07.2026 Balkaran Singh & Anr. ......Petitioners. Vs. State of Punjab & Ors. ......Respondents. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present:- Mr. Gurjant Singh Bhullar, Advocate for the Petitioners. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG Punjab. *** RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that both the petitioners are of marriageable age and have married each other of their free will and consent but against the wishes of the respondents No.4 to 12 because of which the said respondents are now threatening life and liberty of the petitioners; and that representation Annexure P-4 dated 13.07.2026 moved by the petitioners before the Senior Superintendent of Police, District Fazilka has till date not been decided. 2. Learned Counsel for the petitioners also makes a statement at the Bar, that the present marriage is the first marriage of the petitioners. 3. Notice of the petition to the respondents No.1 to 3 at this stage. 4. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG Punjab accepts notice on VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.15 17:10 I attest to the accuracy