Jagdeep Singh v. State Of Punjab

Crl. Misc. No. M-49688 of 2018 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Crl. Misc. No. M-49688 of 2018 Date of Decision: 11.12.2018 Jagdeep Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

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

Present:

Mr. Aminder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Tanvir Joshi, AAG, Punjab.

**** ANITA CHAUDHRY, J (ORAL) The petitioner is seeking regular bail in FIR No. 76 dated 2.7.2018 registered at Police Station Amargarh, District Sangrur under Sections 363, 366-A IPC.

Counsel for the petitioner contends that petitioner is in custody since 21.7.2018. Counsel further submits that challan has been presented and a protection petition had been filed which is fixed for 15.1.2019. Counsel also submits that the parents had approached the High Court wherein the State had informed that the girl was produced before the Judicial Magistrate/Illaqa Magistrate and she was apprehending threat from her uncle and other persons and she was sent to Nari Niketan. Counsel further submits that the girl is now with her parents and a compromise has also been effected.

State counsel informs that the girl in her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. has not supported the prosecution version. GURPREET SINGH 2018.12.11 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh

Crl. Misc. No. M-49688 of 2018 -2Without commenting anything on the merits of the case and considering the fact that the trial will take time to conclude, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate. (ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE December 11, 2018 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

No GURPREET SINGH 2018.12.11 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh