Ashish Gautam v. State Of Punjab

Crl. Misc No. M-2762 of 2016

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc No. M-2762 of 2016 Date of decision : 10.05.2017 Ashish Gautam ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab and anr.

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RITU BAHRI

Present:

Mr. A.K. Sama, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Jaspreet Sekhon, AAG, Punjab Mr. Manu Loona, Advocate for the complainant/respondent No. 2.

**** RITU BAHRI , J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in a case arising out of F.I.R No. 144 dated 04.12.2015 under Sections 406/498-A IPC, registered at Police Station Fazilka, District Fazilka. This Court had relegated the parties to Mediation Centre for an amicable settlement but the mediation has failed between the parties. In view of the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case, order dated 25.01.2016 passed by this Court whereby the ad-interim anticipatory bail was granted to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to the condition that the petitioner shall deposit a F.D of Rs.2 lacs before the trial Court in the name of the complainant within a period of six weeks'. The petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the conditions as envisaged under Section 438 (2) Cr.P.C. The decision with regard to release of the above said amount will be seen by the trial Court at the final stage.

GAURAV ARORA 2017.05.12 15:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

Crl. Misc No. M-2762 of 2016 However, the petitioner is at liberty to file fresh bail bonds after presentation of the challan.

Accordingly, the petition stands disposed of. 10.05.2017 (RITU BAHRI) G Arora JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No GAURAV ARORA 2017.05.12 15:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh