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Shashi Kala Kaushik v. State of NCT & Anr.

Delhi HC14 Feb 2017BAIL APPLN./248/2017

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This order grants anticipatory bail to Shashi Kala Kaushik, the petitioner and respondent's mother-in-law, who faced charges under Sections 306/34 IPC and 406/498A IPC. The court noted the dispute was settled and the complainant joined the investigation, allowing bail on a personal bond.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner granted anticipatory bail to be released on personal bond of `40,000/- with one surety in the like amount, subject to joining investigation.

Shashi Kala Kaushik Vs State of NCT & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2017)

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$~40

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- BAIL APPLN. 248/2017 & CRL.M.B.223/2017

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SHASHI KALA KAUSHIK ..... Petitioner

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Through : Mr.Lovkesh Shawney, Advocate.

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versus

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STATE OF NCT & ANR ..... Respondents Through : Ms.Meenakshi Dahiya, APP. Mr.Sunil Nair, Advocate for the complainant.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG O R D E R % 14.02.2017

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The petitioner seeks anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. in case FIR No.2249/2015 registered under Sections 306/34 IPC at PS Malviya Nagar. Status report is on record.

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I have heard the learned counsel for the parties including the complainant’s counsel and have examined the file. By an order dated 08.02.2017, the petitioner was granted interim protection and was directed to join the investigation as and when required. Undisputedly, the petitioner has joined the investigation since then. Learned counsel for the complainant, on instructions, has informed that the matter has been settled and the complainant is residing at the matrimonial home.

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BAIL APPLN. 248/2017

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The petitioner is the complainant’s mother-in-law. It is informed that the complainant also registered an FIR under Sections 406/498A/34 IPC. No incriminating evidence was found against the petitioner and she was kept in column No.12 of the charge-sheet.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the complainant has opted to settle the dispute with the petitioner and she has joined the investigation, the petitioner is granted anticipatory bail and in the event of arrest, she be released on furnishing personal bond in the sum of ` 40,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating officer. She shall, however, join the investigation as and when required.

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The bail application stands disposed of. Pending application also stands disposed of.

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S.P.GARG, J.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017 / tr

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BAIL APPLN. 248/2017

Shashi Kala Kaushik v. State of NCT & Anr.

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