Gobind Rai v. State Of Punjab

Crl. Misc. No. M-37869 of 2016 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Crl. Misc. No. M-37869 of 2016 Date of Decision: 27.10.2016 Gobind Rai ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY

Present:

Mr. Hitesh Pandit, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. V.P.S.Sidhu, AAG, Punjab.

**** ANITA CHAUDHRY, J(ORAL) The petitioner is seeking regular bail in FIR No. 23 dated 30.3.2016 registered at Police Station Division No. 8, Ludhiana under Sections 363, 366-A IPC and Section 4 of the PCSO Act. The girl had been recovered on the next day. In her statement recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C., the victim did not make any allegation of rape, though in the medical, there is a reference of history of rape. The parents had accompanied the victim. The medical was got done on 2.4.2016. Recovery was effected on 1.4.2016. Petitioner is in custody since 1.4.2016 and challan has been presented but not under Section 376 IPC. Without commenting anything on the merits of the case and considering the fact that the trial will take time to conclude, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing local surety and adequate bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate.

Petitioner would stay away from the victim and will not tamper Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.10.27 15:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-37869 of 2016 -2with the evidence.

(ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE October 27, 2016 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.10.27 15:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh