IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc. No.M-16005 of 2011 (O&M) Date of decision: 23rd May, 2011 Tara Devi and another … Petitioners Versus Union Territory, Chandigarh and others … Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA Present: Ms. Suresh Saran, Advocate for the petitioners. KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA, J. (ORAL) Petitioners namely Tara Devi and Narender Singh are present in the Court. Tara Devi, who has been identified by her counsel, has stated that she has obtained a post-graduation degree in Masters of Arts (Hindi) and that she was born on 9th February, 1982. 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, Ms. Ashima Mor, Assistant Public Prosecutor, U.T. Chandigarh accepts notice on their behalf. A copy of the petition has been supplied to her and she has gone through the contents of the same. Superintendent of Police, Chandigarh-respondent No.2 is directed to assess threat perception to the petitioners and if required, ensure necessary vigil that no harm is caused to their life. Criminal Misc. No. M-16005 of 2011 (O&M) With the observations made above, present petition is disposed of. However, it is specifically observed that this Court has not determined the validity of marriage. A copy of this order, duly attested by the Special Secretary of this Court, be supplied to counsel for the Union Territory, Chandigarh for onward transmission and compliance. [KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA] JUDGE May 23, 2011 rps 2