Single judge order dismissed a petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. seeking pre-arrest bail on the grounds of serious allegations of abduction and sexual assault against a minor victim involved in the FIR.
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In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh
Criminal Misc. No. M-57320 of 2018
Date of Decision: 19.12.2018
Chaman Singh and Another Versus State of Punjab
... Petitioner(s)
... Respondent(s)
CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shekher Dhawan.
Present: Mr. Dhawaljeet Dutta, Advocate for the petitioner(s).
Shekher Dhawan, J.
Present petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for seeking pre-arrest bail to the petitioner(s) in case FIR No. 101 dated 24.05.2017, registered under Section(s) 364, 377, 342, 506 & 34 IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 at Police Station Meharban, Ludhiana, District Ludhiana.
As per the allegations contained in the FIR, petitioners were involved in abduction and sexual assault to the victim of 14 years. Taking note of these allegations, the matter requires thorough investigation. Hence, present petition stands dismissed.
( Shekher Dhawan) Judge
December 19, 2018 “DK”
Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No
DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ
2018.12.19 12:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petition for anticipatory bail in case involving offences of abduction and sexual assault under POCSO and IPC should be allowed.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Chaman Singh
Another
State of Punjab
Shekher Dhawan
As recorded by the court registry
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