IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-9067 of 2009 Date of decision: 31.3.2009 Anita Devi and another ….. Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others ….. Respondents Present: Mr. K.S. Jetley, Advocate for the petitioners. **** S.S. SARON, J. The petitioner had a liking for each other and have solemnized their marriage amongst themselves on 25.3.2009 at Mahrishi Balmiki Mandir, Chandigarh in accordance with Hindu rites and ceremonies. The marriage certificate (Annexure P4) issued by Manav Sanskar Jagriti Mission, Chandigarh and the photographs (Annexures P5 to P7) of the solemnization of marriage have been placed on record. It is submitted that both the petitioners are major. The date of birth of petitioner No.1 as per her matriculation certificate (Annexure P1) is 24.11.1986. The date of birth of petitioner No.2 as per his matriculation certificate (Annexure P2) is 12.3.1986. The marriage which has been solemnized by the petitioners is not to the liking of respondents No.4 to 6 who are the father and paternal uncles respectively of petitioner No.1. It is submitted that both the petitioners belong to the same caste and religion. However, they apprehend danger that they would be eliminated in the name of honour killing. Petitioner No.1 has also submitted an application (Annexure P8) to the Station House Officer, Kalka (respondent No.3) informing him about the marriage Crl. Misc. No. M-9067 of 2009 [2] and the harassment of respondents No.4 to 6. It has been requested that if the parents of petitioner No.1 lodge any complaint against her husband (petitioner No.2) and the parents of her husband (petitioner No.2), the same be treated as false and necessary steps be taken for safeguarding their life and property. Both the petitioners are present in Court and are identified by their counsel. It is submitted by petitioner No.1 that she has solemnized her marriage with petitioner No.2 of her own free will and without any kind of pressure or undue influence. Besides, she is happy with the 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 and 3 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 March 31, 2009 amit