SCR.A/1897/2007 1/2 JUDGMENT IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD SPECIAL CRIMINAL APPLICATION No. 1897 of 2007 For Approval and Signature: HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE AKIL KURESHI ====================================== 1 Whether Reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment ? 2 To be referred to the Reporter or not ? 3 Whether their Lordships wish to see the fair copy of the judgment ? 4 Whether this case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the constitution of India, 1950 or any order made thereunder ? 5 Whether it is to be circulated to the civil judge ? ====================================== SALIM IBRAHIM PATEL & 1 - Applicant(s) Versus STATE OF GUJARAT & 1 - Respondent(s) ====================================== Appearance : MR EE SAIYED for Applicant(s) : 1 - 2. MR MR MENGDE APP for Respondent(s) : 1, None for Respondent(s) : 2, ====================================== CORAM : HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE AKIL KURESHI Date : 04/10/2007 ORAL JUDGMENT Rule. Mr. Mengdey, learned A.P.P. waives service of Rule on behalf of the State. SCR.A/1897/2007 2/2 JUDGMENT At the joint request of both the learned advocates appearing for the parties, the petition is taken up for final disposal. The petitioner contends that being in love in each other and both being of marriageable age, they have got married on 18.9.2007. However, the marriage is opposed by the relatives of the petitioner. It is therefore, prayed that the direction to be given to respondent No.2 to take suitable steps to protect the life and property of the petitioners. Considering the submissions made and the averments made in the application, this petition is disposed of by directing that if the petitioners approach the respondent No.2 by making a formal application for protection, considering the peculiar facts of this case, same shall be considered by the said respondent. It is expected that all reasonable care and necessary steps will be taken to ensure that no untoward incident takes place nor the petitioners are put to any harm. In view of the above observations and direction, the petition is disposed of. Direct service is permitted. Rule is made absolute. (AKIL KURESHI, J.) ynvyas