Criminal Writ Petition No. 119 of 2009 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Writ Petition No. 119 of 2009 Date of decision: April 24, 2009 Annu `-Petitioner Versus State of Haryana & others -Respondents Coram Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajan Gupta Present: Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Neena Madan, Addl. AG, Haryana. Rajan Gupta, J.(Oral) Through the instant petition the detenue herself seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus that she be released from Nari Niketan, Karnal, where she is being allegedly detained against her wishes. She has expressed her desire to join the company of her husband, whom she is stated to have married on 26-8-2008. On 23.3.2009 when the case case up before this Court, a direction was issued to the Deputy Commissioner, Sonepat to look into the matter and to ascertain as to whether the assertions made by the petitioner were correct. Liberty was granted to the said officer to ask the petitioner as well as her husband to appear before him. Learned State counsel has produced a status report in Court, which is signed by Mr. Ajit Joshi, Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat. The said report is taken on record as mark 'A'. According to the said report both, the petitioner as well as her husband were asked to appear before the said Criminal Writ Petition No. 119 of 2009 2 officer and their statements were recorded. The Deputy Commissioner arrived at the following conclusion: “From the statements of Annu and Nitini @ Bholi, it is evident that their marriage was solemnized on August 26, 2008, though have not produced any marriage registration certificate. Annu no more wants to live in Nari Niketan, Karnal and both Annu and Nitin @ Bholi want to live as husband and wife. Annu has got recorded a statement that she may be released from Nari Niketan, Karnal and wants to a safe passage to go with her husband at the place where he would like to settle, as she feels danger to her life at present. This status report is for your kind perusal and further necessary action please.” In view of the aforesaid finding given by the Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat, it is directed that the petitioner shall be released from Nari Niketan, Karnal and allowed to accompany her husband namely Nitin. Since the petitioner apprehends danger to her life and liberty and has requested for a safe passage to go with her husband to a place where they would like to settle, the Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat shall ensure a safe passage with adequate protection. The Deputy Commissioner shall be at liberty to seek the help of Superintendent of Police, Sonipat for this purpose. The petition stands allowed in the aforesaid terms. [Rajan Gupta] Judge April 24, 2009. 'ask'