Harjeet Singh v. State Of Punjab & ANR.

Crl. Misc. No. M-32280 of 2016 [ 1 ]

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-32280 of 2016 Date of Decision : September 11, 2017 Harjeet Singh ..................................................... Petitioner Verus State of Punjab and another ................................. Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE LISA GILL

1. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

2. To be referred to the reporters or not?

3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the digest? ...

Present:

Mr.Veneet Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Davinder Bir Singh, DAG, Punjab.

Mr. Rohit Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.2.

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LISA GILL, J. (Oral) The petitioner seeks the concession of anticipatory bail in Criminal Complaint No. 9 dated 26.02.2016 under Sections 376-D/354/354A/365/344/346 IPC titled as Rajwinder Kaur V. Amandeep Singh and others pending in the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Bathinda. It is submitted that the matter was thoroughly investigated by the police and the petitioner was found innocent. Reference is made to litigation between the parties which was pending before the passing of the Rupinder Kaur 2017.09.12 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Crl. Misc. No. M-32280 of 2016 [ 2 ] summoning order dated 27.05.2016 (Annexure P-13). Moreover, the petitioner, it is submitted has appeared before the learned trial Court pursuant to interim orders passed by this Court on 14.09.2016. He undertakes to face trial and not misuse the concession of bail, if granted. It is affirmed and verified by the learned counsel for the State as well as respondent No.2 that the petitioner has appeared before the learned trial Court and has been granted interim bail on 16.09.2016. Thereafter, he is regularly appearing before the learned trial Court. There is no allegation that the petitioner is likely to abscond or that he is likely to dissuade the witnesses from deposing true facts before the learned trial Court, if released on bail.

Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, it is considered just and expedient to allow this petition. Consequently, interim bail afforded to the petitioner by the learned trial Court on 16.09.2017 be made absolute subject to his furnishing fresh bail bonds and surety to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court.

( LISA GILL ) 11.09.2017 JUDGE rupi Note: Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable:

Yes / No Rupinder Kaur 2017.09.12 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document