Vijay Mandal v. State Of Punjab And ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-45572-2016 (O&M) Date of decision: 12.12.2017 Vijay Mandal

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR

Present:

Mr. Pankaj Maini, Advocate, for the petitioner.

Mr. Davinder Bir Singh, DAG, Punjab.

**** JAISHREE THAKUR, J. (ORAL) This is a petition that has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.98 dated 29.11.2016 under Sections 323/406/420/498-A of the Indian Penal Code, registered at Police Station Phase-8, SAS Nagar Mohali.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that interim bail was allowed by this Court vide order dated 21.12.2016, on the basis of which the petitioner has joined the investigation. It is also submitted that the matter was referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court and the settlement has been arrived at between the parties. Pursuant to which Section 13-B petition under the Hindu Marriage Act for mutual divorce has been filed.

Learned counsel for the respondent-State confirms the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation.

Since the petitioner has joined the investigation, the petition is allowed and interim order dated 21.12.2016 is hereby made absolute subject Satyawan 2017.12.12 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRM-M-45572-2016 -2to the condition that the petitioner will not tamper with evidence or hamper the investigation; will not leave India without permission of the Court and will comply with the conditions contained in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. 12.12.2017 (JAISHREE THAKUR) Satyawan JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes.

Whether reportable No.

Satyawan 2017.12.12 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh