GARGI YADAV AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

CRWP-8354-2026 -1- 159 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8354-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 15.07.2026 Gargi Yadav and another ….Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present: Mr. Shubham Mehta, Advocate for the petitioners. ****** RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI, J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners has, inter alia, contended that both the petitioners are of marriageable age and have married each other of their free will and consent; that the petitioner No.2 was married earlier but has obtained a divorce from his earlier wife; that as on date, the petitioners are not having any spouse from any previous marriage; that because of marriage performed by the petitioners, the private respondents are threatening their life and liberty; and that representation Annexure P-5 dated 11.07.2026 moved by the petitioners before the respondent No.2 for redressal of their grievances has till date not been decided. VISHNU 2026.07.15 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CRWP-8354-2026 -2- 2. Notice of the petition to the respondents No.1 to