IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-9260 of 2009 Date of decision: 1.4.2009 Manjit Singh and another ….. Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ….. Respondents Present: Mr. G.S. Rawat, Advocate for the petitioners. **** S.S. SARON, J. The petitioner had a liking for each other and therefore, they have solemnized their marriage amongst themselves and they sought the consent, permission and blessings of their respective parents. However, there was strong opposition from the parents (respondents No.5 and 6) of petitioner No.2. Both the petitioners, it is stated, are major. The date of birth of petitioner No.1 as per his middle standard examination certificate (Annexure P1) is 30.7.1986. The bate of birth of petitioner No.2 as per her matriculation certificate (Annexure P2) is 14.1.1985. They have solemnized their marriage on 23.3.2009 at Gurudwara in Jalandhar according to Sikh religious, rites and ceremonies. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the marriage was solemnized at Gurudwara Babadeep Singh, Model Town, Jalandhar. The photographs (Annexures P3 to P6) of the solemnization of marriage have been placed on record. On account of the marriage which has been solemnized, the petitioners apprehend danger from the parents (respondents No.5 and 6) of petitioner No.2. The petitioners have also submitted an application dated 27.3.2009 (Annexure P7) to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar Crl. Misc. No. M-9260 of 2009 [2] (respondent No.2) for providing security. Despite the said application, the threat persists. Both the petitioners are present in Court and are identified by their counsel. It is submitted by petitioner No.2 that she has solemnized her marriage with petitioner No.1 of her own free will and without any kind of pressure or undue influence. Besides, she is happy with her marriage. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, the criminal miscellaneous petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents No.2 to 4 that in case the petitioners approach any of them setting out their grievances as have been made in the present petition, the same would be looked into by them independently and in accordance with law. (S.S. SARON) JUDGE April 1, 2009 amit