Jagrup Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-16248-2017 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16248-2017 Date of Decision:- 24.05.2017 Jagrup Singh ....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ....Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RITU BAHRI

Present:

Mr. G.B.S. Dhillon, Advocate, for the petitioner.

Ms. Mahima Yashpal, AAG, Haryana.

**** RITU BAHRI, J. (Oral) Present petition is for release of petitioner on regular bail in FIR No.135 dated 10.05.2016, under Section 306 IPC, registered at Police Station Basti Jodhewal, District Ludhiana.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the marriage of the petitioner was solemnized with Poonam Rani in the year 2015. Death of his wife took place in her parental home where she had staying for the last 5-6 months.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from the investigating officer, has informed that out of total 15 witnesses, none has been examined.

I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and with their Naresh Kumar 2017.05.26 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh able assistance gone through the material available on record.

CRM-M-16248-2017 -2The petitioner was arrested on 29.11.2016. Since then, he is in judicial custody and no useful purpose would be served to further detain him in jail. The final conclusion of trial will take a long time. In view of above facts, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing adequate bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of learned trial Judge/Duty Magistrate, Ludhiana.

Needless to mention that, nothing observed here-in-above, would reflect, on merits in the trial of the main case, in any manner. May 24, 2017 ( RITU BAHRI ) naresh.k JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No Naresh Kumar 2017.05.26 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh