CRM No.M-42637 of 2016 [1]
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH
Criminal Misc. No.M- 42637 of 2016(OM)
Date of Decision: August 17 , 2017.
Surjit Singh …… PETITIONER (s)
Versus
State of Punjab …… RESPONDENT (s)
CORAM:- HON’BLE MRS.JUSTICE LISA GILL
Present: Mr. Navjeet Sodhi, Advocate
for the petitioner.
Mr. Karanbir Singh, AAG, Punjab.
Mr. P.L.Singla, Advocate
for the complainant.
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1. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see
the judgment?
2. To be referred to the reporters or not?
3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the digest?
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LISA GILL, J.
Prayer in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the
petitioner in FIR No.31 dated 28.04.2016 under Sections 406/498A IPC
registered at PoliceStation Sadar Moga, Tehsil and District Moga.
It is informed that the matter has been amicably resolved between
the parties before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on
05.04.2017. Petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has
been filed. Statements of the parties at first motion have been recorded. A sum
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of ` 6,00,000/- out of the total settled amount of `12,00,000/-, has been received
by the complainant which she has further deposited in the Post Office in fixed
deposit for nine years as per the terms and conditions of the settlement.
Mr. Singla, learned counsel for the complainant submits that
visitation rights of the petitioner, qua the child shall be respected. Both the
complainant as well as the petitioner undertake to adhere to the terms and
conditions of the settlement. Learned counsel for the complainant submits that
the complainant has no objection if this petition is allowed subject to strict
adherence to the terms and conditions of the settlement arrived at between the
parties.
Keeping in view the facts and circumstances as above, especially
the settlement arrived at between the parties, but without commenting upon or
expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed.
Petitioner shall join investigation if/as and when required. In the
event of his arrest, petitioner shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of
Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall comply with the conditions stipulated in
Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.
( LISA GILL )
August 17 , 2017. JUDGE
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Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No
Whether reportable: Yes/No
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