CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). -1- IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH. 125 CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). Date of Decision: 29.05.2026. SULMANA AND ANOTHER ... Petitioner(s) Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ... Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ. Present: Mr. Mohd. Tarif, Advocate, and Mr. Vikrant Kaundal, Advocate, for the petitioners. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (ORAL) The petitioners namely Sulmana and Mosin have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from private respondents No.4 to 9. The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged 21 years and 23 years respectively and they have performed Nikah against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2026.05.29 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). -2- pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The Nikah of the petitioners was solemnized on 23.05.2026 as per Muslim rites and rituals. A copy of (Nikahnama) Marriage Certificate (Annexure P-1) has also been appended. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case.

Learned counsel for the petitioners states that a representation dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Panipat, District Panipat, Haryana, and he confines his prayer that the representation may be examined. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Ms. Chhavi Sharma, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. She submits that she has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. Having heard the counsel for the parties, the present petition is being disposed of without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon with a direction to the respondent No.3-Station House Officer, Police Station Sanoli, District Panipat, Haryana, to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2026.05.29 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). -3-

However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners, nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.3-Station House Officer, Police Station Sanoli, District Panipat, Haryana, for requisite compliance. The petition is disposed of. May 29, 2026. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) raj arora JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2026.05.29 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). -1- IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH. 125 CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). Date of Decision: 29.05.2026. SULMANA AND ANOTHER ... Petitioner(s) Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ... Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ. Present: Mr. Mohd. Tarif, Advocate, and Mr. Vikrant Kaundal, Advocate, for the petitioners. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (ORAL) The petitioners namely Sulmana and Mosin have approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking protection of their lives and personal liberty from private respondents No.4 to 9. The contention of the petitioners is that both are major, aged 21 years and 23 years respectively and they have performed Nikah against the wishes of their parents. In support thereof, copy of the Aadhaar Cards RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2026.05.29 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). -2- pertaining to the petitioners have been appended. The Nikah of the petitioners was solemnized on 23.05.2026 as per Muslim rites and rituals. A copy of (Nikahnama) Marriage Certificate (Annexure P-1) has also been appended. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives and claim that there is a constant danger of them being implicated in a false case.

Learned counsel for the petitioners states that a representation dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) has also been submitted by the petitioners to the respondent No.2-Superintendent of Police, Panipat, District Panipat, Haryana, and he confines his prayer that the representation may be examined. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only. Pursuant to supply of advance copy, Ms. Chhavi Sharma, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. She submits that she has no objection if appropriate direction for providing requisite protection to the petitioners is given. Having heard the counsel for the parties, the present petition is being disposed of without examining the question of legality and validity of the marriage and expressing any opinion thereon with a direction to the respondent No.3-Station House Officer, Police Station Sanoli, District Panipat, Haryana, to look into the grievances of the petitioners as set out in the petition and also expressed in the representation dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) and take appropriate action for protection of their lives and liberty as may be warranted by the circumstances. RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2026.05.29 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-6457-2026 (O&M). -3-

However, it is clarified that in case any criminal case has been/is registered against the petitioners, nothing in this order shall be construed as a bar for taking appropriate action by the police authorities in respect thereof in accordance with law. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order along with copy of the petition and above-said representation to respondent No.3-Station House Officer, Police Station Sanoli, District Panipat, Haryana, for requisite compliance. The petition is disposed of. May 29, 2026. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) raj arora JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2026.05.29 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document