Kiran Kahlon v. State Of Punjab

Crl. Misc. M-29764 of 2018 -1IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. M-29764 of 2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: October 22, 2018 Kiran Kahlon

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR Present:- Mr. Sarju Puri, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Gill, DAG Punjab.

******** JAISHREE THAKUR, J.

(Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.71 dated 13.06.2018, under Sections 363, 366 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3, 4 of POCSO Act (Sections 107, 376 of IPC added subsequently), registered at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Nagar. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is falsely implicated in the present case and on the direction of this Court, has joined the investigation. It is also contended that nothing is to be recovered from her.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, submits that petitioner has joined the investigation and she is not

Crl. Misc. M-29764 of 2018 -2required for the custodial interrogation.

In view of the facts that the petitioner is not required for custodial interrogation and has joined the investigation, without commenting on the merits of the case, the petition is allowed and order dated 18.07.2018 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438 Sub Section 2 Clauses (i) (ii) and (iii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (JAISHREE THAKUR) October 22, 2018 JUDGE vijay saini Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No