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PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT

Parneet Kaur

Vs.

State of Punjab

Date of decision: August 08, 2023

CRWP- 7820 of 2023

CORAM: HON’BLE MR. ALOK JAIN

FACT:threat

The Court was considering the request for police safeguard presented by a recently wedded couple who eloped to marry. Justice Jain observed that the applicants, hailing from Amritsar, tied the knot at a temple situated 240 kilometers away. However, they did not approach any police station to report potential threats upon leaving their homes. Relationships that commence amidst legal proceedings often encounter difficulties, and subsequently, the girl’s family tends to file multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) related to dowry demands, harassment, domestic violence, and the like, the Court commented..

COURT ANALYSIS AND DECISION:

Upon sending a notification to the State, the Court remarked, “Considering the information provided, the queries mentioned should be tackled by the respective parties’ legal representatives.” The case is scheduled for September 26th, when it will be reexamined. The Judge mentioned that this would result in a decrease in the filing of ‘false FIRs’, which are initiated as soon as there is a disagreement between the girl and boy in a marital situation. The situation is peculiar, as both the girl and boy chose to leave their homes willingly and without any imminent danger. However, after their marriage, they suddenly express concerns about their safety and freedom without providing substantial reasons for their apprehension, the observation stated.

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Written by- Srijan Garg