# ANKIT AND ANOTHER vs UT CHANDIGARH AND OTHERS

Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Date: 2026-06-19
Citation: CRWP 7212/2026
Petitioner: ANKIT AND ANOTHER
Respondent: UT CHANDIGARH AND OTHERS

[Official PDF on Punjab and Haryana High Court website](https://livedb9010.phhc.gov.in/public/judgments/order-pdf?case_type=CRWP&case_no=7212&case_year=2026&order_date=2026-06-19&order_type=FINAL)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 123 CRWP-7212-2026 Date of Decision:19.06.2026 Ankit and Another …..Pe--oners Vs. U.T. Chandigarh and Others .….Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Durga Du Sharma, Advocate for the peoners. **** DEEPAK GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The peoners have invoked the extraordinary writ jurisdicon of this Court under Arcles 226/227 of the Constuon of India seeking protecon of their life and personal liberty at the hands of private respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the peoners submits that both the peoners are major and have solemnized marriage against the wishes of their family members. It is contended that the private respondents are opposed to the marriage and have been extending threats to the peoners, thereby giving rise to a genuine apprehension regarding their safety and security. It is further submied that the peoners are residing together of their own free will and are entled to protecon of their life and liberty guaranteed under Arcle 21 of the Constuon of India. 3. Peon is accompanied by Aadhar Cards (Annexures P-1 and P-2 respecvely) of both the peoners, besides copy of m

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