Kamal Joshi v. Union Territory Chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-46567 of 2018 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Crl. Misc. No. M-46567 of 2018 Date of Decision: 29.10.2018 Kamal Joshi ......Petitioner

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Union Territory, Chandigarh .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY

Present:

Mr. Satish Kumar, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Sumit Jain, APP, U.T., Chandigarh.

**** ANITA CHAUDHRY, J (ORAL) The petitioner is seeking regular bail in FIR No. 380 dated 29.10.2017 registered at Police Station Sector-36, Chandigarh under Sections 363, 366, 376, 120-B, 506 IPC and Section 8 of POCSO Act. Counsel for the petitioner contends that petitioner is in custody since 29.10.2017. He further states that co-accused Shanker has been allowed bail. The counsel also submits that allegations against that petitioner are that he had enticed the minor girl and all the witnesses have been examined and now an application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. has been moved.

There are no allegations of rape against the petitioner. The trial will take time.

Without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his GURPREET SINGH 2018.10.30 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-46567 of 2018 -2furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate.

(ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE October 29, 2018 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No GURPREET SINGH 2018.10.30 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh