`IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc M- 13291 of 2009 Date of decision: 14.5.2009 Sandeep and another …Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and ors …Respondents Present: Mr Vikas Goel, Advocate for the petitioners. S.S.SARON, J. The petitioners had a liking for each other and, therefore, they decided to solemnize their marriage amongst themselves. The parents (respondents-4 and 5) of petitioner-1 were not happy with the decision of the petitioners. The parents of petitioner-2 were also reluctant but they finally acceded to the wishes of the petitioners. Accordingly, the petitioners on their own solemnized their marriage at Arya Samaj Mandir, Chandgiarh on 6.5.2009. Learned counsel for the petitioners on instructions submits that the marriage was solemnized at Arya Samaj Mandir, Sector 22, Chandigarh. The photographs (P3) regarding the solemnization of the marriage have been placed on record. Both the petitioners, it is stated, are major. The date of birth of petitioner-1 as per her affidavit (P1) is 18.1.1991. It is submitted that petitioner-1 had to leave her home and she could not carry documents regarding her age. The date of birth of petitioner-2, as per his Passport (P2) is 25.4.1987. It is submitted that petitioner-2 is an agriculturist by Cr Misc M- 13291 of 2009 2 profession and is earning Rs 5,000/- per month. The petitioners, it is submitted, belong to the same caste and, therefore, the parents (respondents- 4 and 5) ought to have no grievance to the marriage. However, they intend to harm the petitioners. The petitioners, therefore, submitted a representation dated 6.5.2009 (P4) to SSP Jalandhar (respondent-2) with a copy to SHO PS Kartarpur (respondent-3) seeking protection and security of their life and liberty from the parents (respondents-4 and 5) and relatives of petitioner-1. However, despite the said application (P4), the threat to the petitioners persists. Therefore, they have approached this Court. 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 and 3 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. 14.5.2009 ( S.S.SARON ) ASR Judge