IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc M- 12999 of 2010 Date of decision: 5.5.2010 Poonam and anr …Petitioners Versus State of Haryana …Respondent Present: Mr AK Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. S.S.SARON, J. The petitioners are a newly married couple. The present petition has been filed for directing respondents-1 to 4 to protect their life and liberty and not to interfere in their married life, at the behest of respondents-5 to 8 who are the parents, uncle and aunt respectively of petitioner-1. The petitioners, it is stated, are major. The date of birth of petitioner-1 as per her Matriculation Certificate (P1) is 1.6.1988 and that of petitioner-2 as his Matriculation Certificate (P2) is 5.12.1987. They had known each other for the last 2 years and had a liking for each other. Their relationship came to the knowledge of their parents and they got agitated. However, the petitioners had decided to solemnize their marriage amongst themselves. Accordingly, they solemnized their marriage at Shiv Gauri Mandir, Chander Lok Colony (Regd), Jind on 29.4.2010. The photographs (P3) of the marriage and the Marriage Certificate (P4) issued by the said Mandir, have been placed on record. On account of the marriage that has been solemnized, the parents (respondents-5 and 6), the uncle and aunt Cr Misc M-12999 of 2010 2 (respondents-7 and 8) and other relatives of petitioner-1 are after them. They have threatened the petitioners with dire consequences. The Police is raiding the places of the parents and other relatives of petitioner-2. Therefore, the petitioners apprehend that in case respondents-5 to 8 are able to catch them, then they would be hanged to death. Therefore, they are running here and there for their safety. It is submitted that they had married each other of their own free will and consent and since the date of the marriage, they have been living away from their home. Petitioner-1 has also submitted a representation (P5) to the SP Jind (respondent-2) intimating him regarding the marriage and for protecting their life and liberty. 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, 3 and 4 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. 5.5.2010 ( S.S.SARON ) ASR Judge