Court dismisses petition for protection in forced marriage case due to lack of ongoing threat. The court disposed of the petition seeking protection for individuals who had married against their parents' wishes. After recording statements and ...
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Court dismisses petition for protection in forced marriage case due to lack of ongoing threat.
The court disposed of the petition seeking protection for individuals who had married against their parents' wishes. After recording statements and finding no ongoing threat, the court deemed the matter infructuous as there was no cause of action to pursue the case further. The petition was therefore concluded and deemed unnecessary to continue in light of the updated circumstances.
Issues: Petition for protection of life and liberty against private respondents due to marriage against parents' wishes.
Analysis:
The petition was filed seeking directions for the protection of life and liberty of the petitioners from private respondents involved in the case. The petitioners had married against the wishes of their parents, leading to a perceived threat to their safety. The court, on 2nd March 2021, conducted a hearing via video conference in light of the COVID-19 situation. Notice of motion was issued to respondents No.1 to 3 at that stage. The Additional Advocate General (AAG) of Haryana accepted the notice and requested time for instructions. The matter was adjourned to 15th March 2021. Furthermore, the court directed that the police official not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police should record the statements of the petitioners. If requested, the petitioners were to be provided shelter in a safe house until the next hearing date.
Subsequently, the State counsel informed the court that the statements of the petitioners had been recorded by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Head Quarter, Ambala. The statement indicated that there was no longer a perceived threat to the petitioners. Despite being given an opportunity, no one appeared on behalf of the petitioners during the proceedings. Consequently, the court found that there was no cause of action remaining to pursue the petition further. As a result, the petition was disposed of as infructuous, indicating that it was no longer necessary or relevant to continue with the case given the updated circumstances and information provided during the proceedings.
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