Petitioner sought anticipatory bail in an FIR under Sections 354, 354-B, 34 IPC and POCSO. Court allowed the petition and made an earlier interim order absolute without engaging on merits.
Petition allowed; interim bail order made absolute; stay from victim.
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Crl. Misc. No. M-16672 of 2016
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Crl. Misc. No. M-16672 of 2016 Date of Decision: 22.8.2016
Nishan Singh
......Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab .....Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY
Present: Mr. R.K.Arya, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. V.P.S.Sidhu, AAG, Punjab.
ANITA CHAUDHRY, J (ORAL)
Through the instant petition, the petitioner is seeking anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 70 dated 1.10.2015, registered under Sections 354, 354-B, 34 IPC and Section 4 of POCSO Act, Police Station Sadar Gurdaspur, District Gurdaspur.
Counsel for the petitioner states that pursuant to the order dated 27.5.2016, passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation.
State counsel states that the petitioner has joined the investigation.
Looking to the circumstances, but without commenting on the merits of the case, the petition is allowed and order dated 27.5.2016 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438 Sub Section 2 Clauses (i)(ii) and (iii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.08.24 11:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh
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Crl. Misc. No. M-16672 of 2016
Petitioner would stay away from the victim and will not try to
contact or communicate her in any manner.
(ANITA CHAUDHRY) JUDGE
August 22, 2016 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : No
Gurpreet Singh Bhatia 2016.08.24 11:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh
Nishan Singh
State of Punjab
Anita Chaudhry
As recorded by the court registry
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