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.
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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
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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
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