Sukhdeep Kaur v. State Of Punjab

2023:PHHC:163419 CRM-M-60485-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-60485-2023 Date of Decision:-19.12.2023 Sukhdeep Kaur ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and Another ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Arun Kumar Kaundal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Ankush Ramphal, Advocate for respondent No. 2 **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 170 dated 07.06.2023 under Sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of Indian Penal Code, registered at Police Station City Kharar, District SAS Nagar Mohali, Punjab. 2.

In compliance of order dated 07.12.2023, status report by way of affidavit of Mr. Karan Singh Sandhu, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub-Division Kharar-1, District SAS Nagar, on behalf of respondent No. 1-State of Punjab along with the custody certificate of the petitioner is filed in Court today, which are taken on record, subject to all just exceptions. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner relies upon the order dated 24.11.2023, whereby, another accused-Jaspreet Kaur has been granted the concession of regular bail in the present FIR. 4.

Learned counsel for respondent No. 2 does not deny the fact PARUL 2023.12.20 10:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document that the compromise has been effected between the parties.

2023:PHHC:163419 CRM-M-60485-2023 5.

In light of the above, and considering the fact that the trial is likely to take long time, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody and hence, the petitioner is granted the concession of bail, however, in case, any other party has any relief with regard to the alleged forgery committed by the petitioner, the same shall not be affected by the grant of this concession.

6.

Without commenting upon the merits, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. He shall, however, be released on the following conditions:

1. The petitioner shall declare his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him.

2. She will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, she has to give an alternate number, which will be available in his absence.

3. She will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, she is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned.

4. She will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which she will submit the copy of his passport also. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 439 of Cr.P.C.

7.

It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall be considered for being withdrawn.

8.

However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. (ALOK JAIN) 19.12.2023 JUDGE Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.12.20 10:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document