Sandeep Kaur And ANR v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-26450-2020 -1206(a)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26450-2020 Date of Decision: 22.7.2021 Sandeep Kaur and another ..... Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab .......Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ

Present:

Mr. Hitinder Singh Lalli, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. M.S.Nagra, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. A.K. Khunger, Advocate, for the complainant. Rajesh Bhardwaj, J. (ORAL) Matter has been taken up through video conferencing via Webex facility in the light of the Pandemic Covid-19 situation and as per instructions.

The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.240 dated 15.8.2020 registered under Sections 498-A, 406, 307, 323 and 149 IPC at Police Station City Malout, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. By virtue of the orders dated 7.9.2020 and 22.9.2020, while granting interim protection, the petitioners were directed to join investigation.

It has been contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners have joined the investigation and fully cooperated and thus, the interim order may kindly be made absolute. Learned counsel for the complainant has vehemently opposed the prayer of the petitioners for grant of anticipatory bail. SHARMILA DEVI 2021.07.22 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document phhc

CRM-M-26450-2020 -2Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Karamjit Singh, has endorsed that the petitioners have joined the investigation and submitted that they are no more required for further investigation. In view of the above, the orders dated 7.9.2020 and 22.9.2020 are made absolute and the petition stands allowed. (RAJESH BHARDWAJ) JUDGE 22.7.2021 sharmila Whether Speaking/Reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No SHARMILA DEVI 2021.07.22 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document phhc