Jaspreet Singh v. State Of Punjab

2024:PHHC:001960

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-51314-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.01.2024 JASPREET SINGH

...Petitioner

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STATE OF PUNJAB

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. R.S. Rangpuri, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. R.S. Khaira, DAG, Punjab.

Mr. H.S. Jalal, Advocate for the complainant. ***** MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1.

Through the instant petition under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.188 dated 30.09.2022, registered under Sections 498-A, 34 of IPC at Police Station Sadar, District Sri Muktsar Sahib.

2.

As per report received from the Mediation and Conciliation Centre the parties could not reach at any amicable settlement despite its efforts. Vide order dated 22.11.2022, the petitioner had been directed to join the investigation. 3.

Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Ashok Kumar states that the petitioner has since joined the investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation. Even challan has been presented and charges have been framed against the petitioner.

4.

In view of the said facts, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 22.11.2022 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (MANISHA BATRA) January 09, 2024 JUDGE himanshu Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HIMANSHU 2024.01.09 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.