IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-45643-2017
Date of decision: 24.01.2018

Dr. Narender Kumar Indra

…Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana

…Respondent

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CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR

Present: Mr. Randeep Singh Rai, Sr. Advocate, with
Mr. Akashdeep Singh, Advocate,
for the petitioner.

Ms. Gaganpreet Kaur, AAG, Haryana.

Dr. Anmol Rattan Sidhu, Sr. Advocate, with
Mr. Pratham Sethi, Advocate,
for the complainant.

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JAISHREE THAKUR, J. (ORAL)

This is a petition that has been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C.

for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 438 dated

03.09.2017 under Sections 376, 377, 420, 468 506 IPC, registered at

Police Station Rai, Sonipat, District Sonipat.

It is contended that the petitioner herein has been falsely

implicated in the said FIR and in fact no offence under the aforesaid

Sections can be made out against the petitioner herein. It is argued that the

FIR does not disclose the fact that the father of the complainant was well

aware of the fact that the petitioner herein was earlier married as would be

evident from Annexure P-1, a letter addressed to him as far back as

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12.06.1997. It is further argued that the complainant knew about the

pendency of the divorce petition prior to their solemnizing a marriage on

03.02.3017. In fact, the WhatsApp messages dated 08.04.2016 would reflect

that she was following the divorce proceedings as she questioned the

petitioner as to why a long date had been given by the Court. It is also

argued that her parents knew about their relationship as would be evident

from the WhatsApp messages dated 12.07.2016 in which the complainant

had written “My parents advices me to not to disclose about you to anyone,

But…..I invited everyone at my home and declared my relationship with

you.” It is also argued that the complainant has implied in the FIR that she

came to know the petitioner only in November, 2016, which fact is belied

from the WhatsApp messages, as well as from the fact that the complainant

and her parents had travelled to Nepal together in August, 2015.

Per contra, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the

complainant submits that the petitioner who has been arrested ought not to

be released on regular bail since there is an apprehension that he would

threaten and influence the witnesses. In this regard, Dr.Anmol Rattan Singh

learned Senior Counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant draws

attention of this Court to various e-mails and letters that have been

addressed by the father of the complainant, as a senior citizen, seeking

protection of life and liberty for himself and his family members from Dr.

Narender Kumar Indra (petitioner herein) and his associates. In the said

letter an apprehension has been expressed that the petitioner herein would

harm/kidnap or kill the complainant’s father. It is also argued that the

offence under Sections 376 494 IPC are made out. It is submitted that the

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petitioner did not disclose the fact that divorce had not been granted to him

before soleminaztion of his marriage.

I have heard learned counsel for the parties and take note of the

fact that the petitioner has been in custody since 25.09.2017 and the

investigation in the said matter is complete, since the challan has been

presented. The question whether Section 375/493 IPC is made out or not in

the instant case, is a matter which has to be decided on merits. The ground

for the rejection of the bail by the Addl. Sessions Judge, Sonipat is primarily

on account of apprehension of the petitioner trying to influence the

witnesses.

At this stage, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State

admits the fact that the matter stands investigated but submits that the

charges are yet to be framed. As regards the letters received by the

complainant’s father, the DCP, Rohini District made a note that the matter

should be looked into and thereafter SI Ravi Rana along with the Beat

Constable contacted the complainant’s father and assured him of full

cooperation to which the complainant’s father expressed his satisfaction.

In view of the fact that the Beat Constable is already overseeing the

security of the complainant and complainant’s family, the concern of the

complainant stands addressed. The trial is likely to take some some to

conclude and the petitioner has been in custody since 25.09.2017.

Keeping in view the above discussion and without expressing

any opinion on merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. Petitioner

Narender Kumar Indra is ordered to be released on regular bail on his

furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial

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Magistrate/Duty Magistrate, concerned subject to following terms:-

(i) The accused shall comply with the conditions mentioned
in Section 437(3) Cr.P.C.

(ii) In the event of his absence on any date of hearing, the
benefit of bail allowed to the petitioner shall stand
withdrawn. The trial Court shall be competent to cancel
his bail bond and surety bond and proceed to procure his
presence in accordance with law. In that eventuality the
accused shall have to apply for bail afresh before the trial
Court.

(iii) He shall not leave the country without the previous
permission of the Court.

Before parting with this order, it is directed that the petitioner

will make no attempt to contact the complainant or her family members or

any witnesses cited by them. He is to maintain a distance of 25 Kilometers

as prayed for by counsel for the complainant. In case, there is a breach or

violation of the orders granting regular bail, the complainant/State is at

liberty to approach this Court for revocation of the instant order.

24.01.2018 (JAISHREE THAKUR)
Satyawan JUDGE

Whether speaking/reasoned Yes.
Whether reportable No.

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