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Vikas Arora v. State of Haryana

Punjab & Haryana HC11 Oct 2017CRM-M/17322/2017

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What is this about?

In an anticipatory bail petition regarding Sections 498-A and 406 IPC, the petitioner had already joined the investigation under interim bail. Upon a mediated settlement leading to a joint petition for divorce and an alimony agreement, the Court allowed the petition on absolute bail subject to standard conditions.

What did the court decide?

Anticipatory bail allowed on absolute terms subject to conditions not to tamper with evidence, not leave the country without permission, and comply with Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

Vikas Arora Vs State of Haryana — Dowry and Cruelty | Punjab & Haryana HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-17322-2017 Date of decision: 11.10.2017

Vikas Arora

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana and another

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...Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR

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Present: Mr. B.B. Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner.

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Ms. Gaganpreet Kaur, AAG, Haryana.

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JAISHREE THAKUR, J. (ORAL)

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This is a petition for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner Vikas Arora in case FIR No.36 dated 19.02.2017 under Sections 498-A, 406, 506, 34 IPC, registered at Sector-51 Women Police Station, Gurgaon.

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This Court was pleased to pass the following order on 16.05.2017 :-

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“Counsel for the petitioner has submitted that there are differences between the petitioner and his family on one side the complainant on the other on certain issues not connected with demand of dowry etc. It is further submitted that the petitioner is ready to resume cohabitation or part ways, if the parties are directed to have mutual parlays by referring them to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court.

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On oral request made by counsel for the petitioner, the complainant is ordered to be impleaded as a respondent. Amended Memo of Parties be filed in the Registry.

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Notice of motion for 11.8.2017.

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The petitioner shall deposit an amount of Rs. 15,000/- in the Registry towards litigation expenses. He is further directed to join investigation within a period of 10 days. In case, he joins the investigation within the stipulated period, he shall be released on

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Satyawan 2017.10.11 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

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CRM-M-17322-2017

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interim bail by the investigating officer subject to the following conditions:-

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(i) He shall join the investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer.

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(ii) He shall not offer any threat, promise or inducement to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing the same to the Investigating Officer/Court; and

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(iii) He shall not leave the limits of this country without prior permission of the Court.”

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During the course of the proceedings, the matter was referred to

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the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court, where a settlement/agreement dated 07.09.2017 has come into effect. In terms of this settlement/agreement, both the parties have decided to file a joint petition for divorce under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, and that the petitioner shall pay a total sum of Rs. Nine lacs as permanent alimony and maintenance as past, present and future to respondent No.2 .

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I have heard learned counsel for the parties.

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Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and a settlement/agreement has been effected between the parties amicably, the petition is allowed and interim order dated 16.05.2017 is hereby made absolute subject to the condition that the petitioner will not tamper with evidence or hamper the investigation; will not leave India without permission of the Court and will comply with the conditions contained in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

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11.10.2017 (JAISHREE THAKUR) Satyawan JUDGE

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Whether speaking/reasoned Yes. Whether reportable No.

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Satyawan 2017.10.11 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

Vikas Arora v. State of Haryana

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