CRWP-8219-2026 #1# IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. 108 CRWP-8219-2026 Date of Decision:-14.07.2026 Anjali Rawat & Anr. ......Petitioners. Vs. State of U.T., Chandigarh & Ors. ......Respondents. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present:- Mr. Nagesh Kumar Paul, Advocate for the Petitioners. Mr. Samir Rathaur, Addl. Public Prosecutor U.T., Chandigarh for respondents no.1 to 3. *** RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that both the petitioners are of marriageable age and have married each other of their free will and consent but against the wishes of the respondents No.4 to 6 because of which the said respondents are now threatening life and liberty of the petitioners; and that representation Annexure P-5 dated 09.07.2026 moved by the petitioners before the Senior Superintendent of Police, U.T., Chandigarh has till date not been decided. 2. Notice of the petition to the respondents No.1 to 3 at this stage. 3. Mr. Samir Rathaur, Addl. Public Prosecutor U.T., Chandigarh accepts notice on their behalf. 4. Without commenting anything upon the validity or otherwise of VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.14 16:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8219-2026 #2#

the alleged marriage of the petitioners and also upon merits of the petition in question, since the petitioners apprehend danger to their life and liberty from the respondents No.4 to 6, the present petition, at this stage, is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to look into the representation Annexure P-5 and if the need be, ensure protection of life and liberty of the petitioners. 5. All interim application/s, if any, also stand/s disposed off. ( RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI ) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Vinay Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.14 16:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-8219-2026 #1# IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. 108 CRWP-8219-2026 Date of Decision:-14.07.2026 Anjali Rawat & Anr. ......Petitioners. Vs. State of U.T., Chandigarh & Ors. ......Respondents. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present:- Mr. Nagesh Kumar Paul, Advocate for the Petitioners. Mr. Samir Rathaur, Addl. Public Prosecutor U.T., Chandigarh for respondents no.1 to 3. *** RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that both the petitioners are of marriageable age and have married each other of their free will and consent but against the wishes of the respondents No.4 to 6 because of which the said respondents are now threatening life and liberty of the petitioners; and that representation Annexure P-5 dated 09.07.2026 moved by the petitioners before the Senior Superintendent of Police, U.T., Chandigarh has till date not been decided. 2. Notice of the petition to the respondents No.1 to 3 at this stage. 3. Mr. Samir Rathaur, Addl. Public Prosecutor U.T., Chandigarh accepts notice on their behalf. 4. Without commenting anything upon the validity or otherwise of VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.14 16:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8219-2026 #2#

the alleged marriage of the petitioners and also upon merits of the petition in question, since the petitioners apprehend danger to their life and liberty from the respondents No.4 to 6, the present petition, at this stage, is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to look into the representation Annexure P-5 and if the need be, ensure protection of life and liberty of the petitioners. 5. All interim application/s, if any, also stand/s disposed off. ( RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI ) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Vinay Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.14 16:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document