Surjit Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM No.M-42637 of 2016 [1]

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc. No.M- 42637 of 2016(O&M) Date of Decision: August 17 , 2017.

Surjit Singh ...... PETITIONER (s)

Versus

State of Punjab ...... RESPONDENT (s) CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE LISA GILL

Present:

Mr. Navjeet Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Karanbir Singh, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. P.L.Singla, Advocate for the complainant.

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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? ***** LISA GILL, J.

Prayer in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.31 dated 28.04.2016 under Sections 406/498A IPC registered at PoliceStation Sadar Moga, Tehsil and District Moga. It is informed that the matter has been amicably resolved between the parties before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 05.04.2017. Petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has been filed. Statements of the parties at first motion have been recorded. A sum Omkar Singh 2017.08.18 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CRM No.M-42637 of 2016 [2] of ` 6,00,000/- out of the total settled amount of `12,00,000/-, has been received by the complainant which she has further deposited in the Post Office in fixed deposit for nine years as per the terms and conditions of the settlement. Mr. Singla, learned counsel for the complainant submits that visitation rights of the petitioner, qua the child shall be respected. Both the complainant as well as the petitioner undertake to adhere to the terms and conditions of the settlement. Learned counsel for the complainant submits that the complainant has no objection if this petition is allowed subject to strict adherence to the terms and conditions of the settlement arrived at between the parties.

Keeping in view the facts and circumstances as above, especially the settlement arrived at between the parties, but without commenting upon or expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed. Petitioner shall join investigation if/as and when required. In the event of his arrest, petitioner shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall comply with the conditions stipulated in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

( LISA GILL ) August 17 , 2017.

JUDGE 'om'

Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No Omkar Singh 2017.08.18 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh