Kulwinder Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-32523-2019 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.

Crl. Misc. No.M-32523 of 2019 (O&M) Date of Decision: August 19, 2019 Kulwinder Singh ......PETITIONER(s).

VERSUS

State of Punjab ....RESPONDENT(s).

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

Present:

Mr. J.K. Singla, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

Mr. Arpinder Singh Sidhu, AAG Punjab.

******* SURINDER GUPTA, J.(Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.65 dated 30.05.2019 registered for the offence punishable under Section 306 read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, at Police Station Bhikhi, District Mansa.

Heard.

FIR was registered on the statement of Jagmail Singh brother of deceased Gurmeet Singh, who committed suicide on 30.05.2019. Complainant has alleged that his brother developed relations with Krishna Kaur wife of Mehnga Singh, who along with her husband and petitioner, started harassing him. They also compelled the deceased to sell his house and took away all the sale proceeds.

SACHIN MEHTA 2019.08.19 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

CRM-M-32523-2019 -2Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is son-in-law of Krishna Kaur. If Krishna Kaur had some relations with the deceased, he is not involved in the matter in any manner and has been falsely implicated.

Learned State counsel submits that deceased had left behind suicide note, which is yet to be verified, wherein he has blamed Krishna Kaur, her husband Mehnga Singh and petitioner for his death. However, no reason for blaming these persons has been given in the suicide note. Keeping in view the above facts but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed. Petitioner Kulwinder Singh is directed to surrender before the police and join investigation within two weeks. In the event of his arrest being required, he shall be released on anticipatory bail, subject to his furnishing bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting Officer. However, he shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2)(i) to (iv) Cr.P.C. failing which he shall lose the benefit of bail allowed to him. It is, however, made clear that in the event of petitioner not surrendering before the Investigating Officer within two weeks, the order allowing bail to him shall stand withdrawn automatically. ( SURINDER GUPTA ) August 19, 2019 JUDGE Sachin M.

Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No SACHIN MEHTA 2019.08.19 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh