Ravita Sondhi v. State Of Punjab

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.28146 of 2026 Date of decision: 02.07.2026 Ravita Sondhi

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present :- Mr. Kunal Choksi, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Hardeep Hans, AAG, Punjab for the respondent-State.

***** MANDEEP PANNU, J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponds to Section 438 Cr.P.C.) has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.43 dated 15.03.2026, under Sections 137(2), 87 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Sections 363, 366 and 120-B IPC) registered at Police Station Adampur, District Jalandhar Rural and Section 127(7) of BNS added later on.

2.

The Co-ordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 18.05.2026, while issuing notice of motion, granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner, subject to her joining the investigation. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in pursuance to the order dated 18.05.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation. NEETU RANI 2026.07.02 16:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD

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Learned State counsel does not controvert the said fact and further submits that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 5.

In view of the above, the order dated 18.05.2026 is made absolute.

6.

Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of. 7.

All pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) 02.07.2026 JUDGE neetu Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No NEETU RANI 2026.07.02 16:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD