Lalit Kumar v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH (through video conferencing) CRM-M-28325-2020 Decided on : 27.01.2022 Lalit Kumar ...... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ...... Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Present :

Mr. Neeraj Yadav, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Luvinder Sofat, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. A.S.Manaise, Advocate, for the complainant. **** Manjari Nehru Kaul, J.

The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C., for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.226 dated 04.09.2020 under Sections 406, 498-A IPC 1860 registered at Police Station Batala District Gurdaspur.

Learned counsel for the petitioner states that on account of a marital discord between the parties, FIR in question was registered against the petitioner. He further submits that though earnest efforts were made before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court for an amicable settlement between the parties, however, it proved to be a futile exercise. He further submits that pursuant to order dated 17.09.2020, passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation.

Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Sukhminder Singh, does not dispute the factum of the petitioner having joined the investigation. He, on further instructions states that the petitioner is not required for further investigation.

In view of the above, the petition is allowed and interim order dated 17.09.2020, is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

(MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) 27.01.2022 JUDGE sonia Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No SONIA BURA 2022.01.27 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh