Pritpal Kaur v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-18996-2017 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.

Crl. Misc. No.M-18996 of 2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: September 21, 2017 Pritpal Kaur ......PETITIONER(s).

VERSUS

State of Punjab ....RESPONDENT(s).

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Sunil Agnihotri, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

Mr. Luvinder Sofat, A.A.G. Punjab.

Mr. Sanjeev K.Virk, Advocate for the complainant.

******* SURINDER GUPTA, J.(Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 86 dated 24.04.2017 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 406, 420 read with Section 120-B of Indian Penal Code at Police Station City Kharar, District Mohali.

Heard.

As per the case of the prosecution, the entire deal was with Harpreet Singh i.e. husband of petitioner. It has been stated in the FIR that on four occasions, husband of petitioner received `50,000/- each from complainant and at that time, the petitioner was accompanying him. The petitioner is a Government teacher by profession. It will be a point for Jyoti 2017.09.22 14:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-18996-2017 -2Investigating Officer to see as to whether the petitioner has any substantial role or has been implicated only being wife of Harpreet Singh. Keeping in view the above fact but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed and the order dated 25.05.2017 is made absolute till the presentation of challan, subject to the following terms:- (i) that the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by the police as and when required; (ii) that the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the accusation against him so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer;

(iii) that the petitioner shall not leave India without the prior permission of the Court.

(iv) that the petitioner will seek regular bail on the presentation of challan in Court, which the trial Court will decide on the basis of evidence collected during investigation.

( SURINDER GUPTA ) September 21, 2017 JUDGE Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No Jyoti 2017.09.22 14:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document