IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc M- 11940 of 2009 Date of decision: 1.5.2009 Harmanjeet Kaur and anr … Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and ors …Respondents Present: Mr HK Aurora, Advocate for the petitioners. S.S.SARON, J. The petitioners had a liking for each other. Therefore, they have solemnized their marriage amongst themselves by Anand Karaj Ceremony on 24.4.2009 which was performed at Gurudwara Tham Ji Sahib and Gurudwara Gangsar Sahib Patshahi 5th and 6th, Kartarpur. The photographs (P1) and the certificate (P2) with regard to the marriage ceremony have been placed on record. The marriage is not to the liking of respondents-4 to 6 who are the paternal uncle, aunt and mother respectively of petitioner-1. Therefore, the petitioners apprehend danger to their life and liberty. Both the petitioners, it is stated, are major. The date of birth of petitioner-1 is 21.3.1991 and that of petitioner-2 is 15.1.1982. It is submitted that the documents regarding the proof of date of birth is not available with petitioner-1 as she had to run away from her home in order to solemnize her marriage. In any case, her affidavit dated 30.4.2009 in support of the petition which also mentions the date of birth, is on record. Petitioner-2 has submitted his Driving License (P3) in which his date of Cr Misc M- 11940 of 2009 2 birth is recorded as 15.1.1982. It is submitted that on account of the threats that the petitioners face, they have approached this Court. Both the petitioners are present in Court and are identified by their counsel. It is stated by petitioner-1 that she has solemnized her marriage with petitioner-2 as per her wishes and desire and without any kind of pressure or undue influence. Besides, she is happy with her marriage. In view of the above, this petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents-2 and 3 that in case the petitioners approach any of them setting out their grievances as have been stated herein, their request shall be considered and looked into by them independently and in accordance with law. 1.5.2009 ( S.S.SARON ) ASR Judge