IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc. No.M-13195 of 2011 (O&M) Date of decision: 2nd May, 2011 Anita and another … Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others … Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA Present: Mr. D.S. Nigha, Advocate for the petitioners. KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA, J. (ORAL) Petitioners namely Anita and Vicky are present in the Court. Anita has stated that she has passed 10th Class and that she was born on 15th February, 1991. It is further stated by the petitioners that they have solemnized marriage according to their own volition against the wishes of their parents. The petitioners seek protection to their life and pray that they may not be harmed by those who have not accepted their marriage. Issue notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. On the asking of Court, Mr. B.S. Sra, Additional Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State. A copy of the petition has been supplied to him. Respondent No.2-Commissioner of Police, District Ludhiana is directed to assess threat perception to the petitioners and if required, ensure necessary vigil that no harm is caused to their life. With the observations made above, present petition is disposed of. Criminal Misc. No. M-13195 of 2011 (O&M) A copy of this order, duly attested by the Special Secretary of this Court, be supplied to counsel for the State for onward transmission and compliance. [KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA] JUDGE May 2, 2011 rps 2