CRM-M 25903 of 2009 -1- IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH CRM No.47061 of 2009 and CRM-M 25903 of 2009 Date of Decision: 15.9.2009 Elizebath and another ..Petitioners. Vs. State of Punjab and others ..Respondents. CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAKESH KUMAR JAIN Present : Petitioners in person. RAKESH KUMAR JAIN, J. ( Oral) CRM No.47061 of 2009 Allowed as prayed for. Main Case Petitioners No.1 and 2, namely, Elizebath and Ernold are present in the Court in person. Elizebath is stated to be of more than 18 years of age having been born on 21.6.1990 as per certificate (Annexure P- 1) and Ernold is stated to be 25 years of age as per certificate (Annexure P- 2). It is mentioned in para 3 of the petition that though originally they were Christian by religion but now they have converted to Hinduism and have performed their marriage on 13.9.2009 as per Hindu Rites. Photographs are attached as Annexure P-3. Though both the petitioners are major yet they have married against the wishes of family members of petitioner No.1, therefore, they are apprehending danger to their lives as a result of which they have CRM-M 25903 of 2009 -2- straightway sought the protection of this Court for their lives and liberty without even going to the police. After hearing both the petitioners in person, it is directed that in case an application is moved by them to the Sr.Superintendent of Police concerned, he will look into the sameand if the facts stated in the application are found to be correct and any danger to the lives and liberty of the petitioners is found, he shall provide necessary protection to them. With these directions, the petition is disposed of. (Rakesh Kumar Jain) 15.9.2009 Judge Meenu