Sukhchain Singh v. State Of Punjab

Crl. Misc. No. M-40393 of 2016 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Crl. Misc. No. M-40393 of 2016 Date of Decision: 22.11.2016 Sukhchain Singh .....Petitioner

Versus

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

Present:

Mr. N.S.Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioner.

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

**** ANITA CHAUDHRY, J(ORAL) This is the fourth petition filed by the petitioner seeking regular bail in FIR No. 166 dated 30.6.2014 registered at Police Station Patti, District Tarn Taran under Sections 304-B IPC. The last application was withdrawn on 30.8.2016 when the petitioner had completed his submissions and the Court had expressed its views that it was not inclined to grant bail. Counsel for the petitioner contends that petitioner is in custody since 28.5.2015 and the complainant has made his statement and he had stated that the wife wanted to accompany the husband to his place of posting and was, therefore, upset and used to give threats that she would commit suicide and it was a case of suicide and the petitioner himself had surrendered on 28.5.2015. Counsel further submits that the husband had been challaned initially but then two more persons have been summoned under Section 319 Cr.P.C. and after charge only two witnesses have been examined and the trial is taking time.

Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.11.23 16:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-40393 of 2016 -2The FIR had been registered in June 2014. The petitioner had surrendered almost after a year on 28.5.2015. The death had taken place within two years of the marriage in the matrimonial home. Some additional accused have now been summoned and two witnesses have been examined. There is a reference to a demand of car. The petitioner did not return home even after getting information that his wife had died. I am not inclined to grant bail.

Petition is dismissed.

The trial is taking time, therefore considering the custody directions are given to the trial Court to expedite the trial and complete it within five months from the next date of hearing. The defence would not seek adjournments and ensure that they are present on each date of hearing. (ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE November 22, 2016 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.11.23 16:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh