Harnek Singh v. State Of Haryana

Crl. Misc. No. M-43721 of 2016 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-43721 of 2016 Date of decision :- 20.12.2016 Harnek Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Haryana

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RITU BAHRI

Present:

Mr. R.S. Mamli, Advocate for the petitioner Ms Mahima Yashpal, A.A.G, Haryana **** RITU BAHRI , J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition is for grant of regular bail to the petitioner, in a case arising out of FIR No. 27 dated 14.06.2016, registered at Police Station Women, Sirsa, District Sirsa, who has been booked for having committed the offence punishable under Section 451 IPC and Section 10 of POCSO Act.

The allegation against the petitioner that he had committed rape upon the daughter of the complainant namely Nishu, who is mentally retarded.

Learned State counsel submits that during trial, eye witness and complainant has turned hostile as the compromise has taken place between the parties.

Heard.

Petitioner is in custody since 17.06.2016 Keeping in view the fact that the trial is likely to take some GAURAV ARORA 2016.12.22 15:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-43721 of 2016 -2time to conclude and the fact that the eye witness and complainant turned hostile as the matter stands compromised between the parties, the present petition is allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail during pendency of the trial of the present case, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate, Sirsa.

20.12.2016 (RITU BAHRI) G Arora JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No GAURAV ARORA 2016.12.22 15:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh